Wacker Neuson BH23, Operator'S Manual

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3 Safety
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3.5 Operating safety
Explosible environment
Never operate the machine in a potentially explosive environment.
Work environment
Familiarize yourself with your work environment before you start work. This in-
cludes e.g. the following items:
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Obstacles in the work and traffic area.
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Load-carrying capacity of the ground.
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The measures needed to cordon off the construction site from public traffic in
particular.
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The measures needed to secure walls and ceilings.
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Options available in the event of an accident.
Safety in the work area
When working with the machine especially pay attention to the following points:
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Electric lines or pipes in work area.
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Gas lines or water lines in the work area.
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Material becoming separated, dropping down or ejected. Make sure that you
do not put other persons in danger.
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Pay maximum attention in the vicinity of drops or slopes. Risk of falling.
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Maintain a sufficient distance from flammable materials.
Checks before starting work
Check the following points before beginning work:
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Condition of tools.
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Machine settings.
Starting the machine
Observe the safety information and warning notices located on the machine and
in the operator's manual.
Never attempt to start a machine that requires maintenance or repairs.
Start the machine as described in the operator's manual.
Vertical stability
Always make sure that you stand firmly when working with the machine. This ap-
plies particularly when working on scaffoldings, ladders, uneven or slippery
floors etc.