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BA DT08 SL EN – Edition 1.0 * * dt08b330.fm
Operation
Driving on slopes
In order to avoid accidents, observe these safety instructions in particular when driving on
slopes.
Specific safety instructions
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Dump in the skip when driving the machine.
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Always drive in low speed on slopes!
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This also ensures more precise and smooth movements of the steering system.
• When driving on slopes or across obstacles,
• do not steer or drive across slopes.
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If possible, avoid changing direction when driving on slopes
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When steering the machine, ensure that you can stop safely at all times if the machine
starts to skid or if it becomes unstable.
• Dumping, swivelling or using the skip on slopes can cause the machine to lose its
balance and to tip over.
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Avoid this under all circumstances.
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Do not drive on slopes steeper than 15°, otherwise the machine can tip over.
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Do not drive across slopes steeper than 10° otherwise the machine can tip over laterally.
• If the tracks slip when driving uphill and it is no longer possible to move on with the
force of the tracks alone
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Do not use any auxiliary means to move the machine otherwise it can tip over.
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Always drive straight ahead when driving uphill or downhill. Driving diagonally or at an
angle to the slope is very dangerous.
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Avoid changing direction on slopes or driving across a slope.
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Drive slowly in meadows, on leaves or wet steel plates. The machine risks slipping
even if the slope is not steep. If the engine stops as you drive across a slope, immedi-
ately put the control levers to neutral position and start the engine again.