BA DT08 SL EN – Edition 1.0 * dt08b210.fm
2-7
Safety instructions
2.7
Safety instructions for maintenance
• Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety!
• Observe the adjustment, maintenance and inspection activities and intervals set forth in
the Operator’s Manual, including information on the replacement of parts/partial
equipment!
These activities must be carried out by technical staff only.
• The machine may not be serviced, repaired or test-driven by unauthorised staff
• Brief the staff/the driver before beginning special operations and maintenance work!
Appoint a person to supervise the activities!
• In any work concerning the operation, conversion or adjustment of the machine and its
safety-oriented devices, or any work related to maintenance, inspection and repair,
observe the start-up and shut-down procedures set forth in the Operator’s Manual, and
the information on maintenance work.
• If required, secure the maintenance area appropriately!
• Prior to carrying out service, maintenance and repair work, attach a warning label, such
as “Repair work – do not start machine!”, to the ignition lock/steering wheel or to the
control elements.
Remove the ignition key!
• Carry out service, maintenance and repair work only if the
• machine is positioned on firm and level ground
• the forwards-reverse lever is in neutral
• all hydraulically movable attachments and working equipment have been lowered to
the ground
• engine is stopped
• ignition key is removed and
• machine has been secured against unintentional movement
• the maintenance strut is installed
• Should maintenance or repair be inevitable with the engine running:
• Only work in groups of two
• Both persons must be authorised for the operation of the machine
• Observe the specific safety instructions in the work manual
• Keep a safe distance from all rotating and moving parts, e.g. fan blades, V-belt
drives, fans etc.
• Prior to carrying out assembly work on the machine, ensure that no movable parts will
roll away or start moving.
• To avoid the risk of accidents, parts and large assemblies being moved for replacement
purposes must be carefully attached and secured to lifting gear.
Use only suitable lifting gear and suspension systems in a technically perfect state with
adequate load-bearing capacity!
Stay clear of suspended loads!
