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BA DT08 SL EN – Edition 1.0 * * dt08b210.fm
Safety instructions
• Work on the electrical system and equipment, on the undercarriage and the steering
and brake systems may be carried out only by skilled staff which has been specially
trained for such work.
Work on the hydraulic system of the machine must be carried out only by staff with
special knowledge and experience in hydraulic equipment!
• Seal off the danger zone should it not be possible to keep a safe distance.
Stop work if persons do not leave the danger zone in spite of warning! Keep out of the
danger zone!
Danger zone:
The danger zone is the area in which persons are in danger due to the movements of the
• machine
• work equipment
• additional equipment or
• material
• This also includes the area affected by falling material, equipment or by parts which
are thrown out.
The danger zone must be extended by 0.5 m in the immediate vicinity of
• buildings
• scaffolds or
• other elements of construction
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Safety instructions regarding operation
Normal operation
• Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial to safety!
• Before beginning work, familiarise yourself with the surroundings and circumstances of
the work site. These are e.g. obstacles in the working and travelling area, the soil
bearing capacity and any necessary barriers separating the work site from public roads
• Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is used only when in a safe
and reliable state!
Operate the machine only if all protective and safety-oriented devices, e.g. removable
safety-devices, soundproofing elements and exhausters etc., are in place and fully
functional!
• Check the machine at least once a day/per work shift for visible damage and defects!
Report any changes (incl. changes in working behaviour) to the competent organi-
sation/person immediately! If necessary, stop the machine immediately and lock it!
• In the event of malfunctions, stop the machine immediately and lock it! Have any
defects rectified immediately!
• Start and operate the machine from the seat only!
• Carry out start-up and shut-down procedures in accordance with the Operator’s
Manual, and observe the indicator lights!
• Before putting the machine/attachment into operation (start-up/moving), ensure that no-
one is at risk by putting the machine/attachment into operation!
• Before driving with the machine, and also after interrupting work, check whether all
control levers are functional!
• Before moving the machine always check whether the supplementary equipment has
safely stowed away or attached!
• When driving on public roads, ways and places for purposes of construction work,
observe the traffic regulations in force and, if necessary, ensure beforehand that the
machine is in a condition perfectly compatible with these regulations!
• Ensure good illumination of the machine’s work area in conditions of poor visibility or
after dark!
• Stop work if this is not possible to a reasonable degree!
• Since the machine has no acoustic warning system, stop the machine or interrupt work
immediately if a person is likely to approach the working range of the machine!