Wacker Neuson Dumper 5001, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Information
2.5 Staff Qualifications and Basic Responsibilities
User/owner responsibility
• Only allow trained and experienced individuals to drive, maintain, or repair the
machine. NEVER let unauthorized or underaged persons drive or work with the
machine.
• Clearly and unequivocally define the individual responsibilities of the staff for operation,
maintenance and repair.
• Define the machine operator's responsibilities on the job site and for observing traffic
regulations. Give the operator the authority to refuse instructions by third parties that
are contrary to safety.
• Do not allow persons to be trained or instructed by anyone other than an experienced
person. Also, NEVER allow persons taking part in a general training course to work on
or with the machine without being permanently supervised by an experienced person.
Repair person qualifications
• Work on the electric system and equipment, on the undercarriage and the steering and
brake systems may be performed only by skilled individuals who have been specially
trained for such work.
• Work on the hydraulic system of the machine must be performed only by staff with
special knowledge and experience in hydraulic equipment.
2.6 Safety instructions regarding operation
Preparing for use
• Keep the machine clean. This reduces the risk of fire hazards (such as from
combustible materials like rags)and reduces the risk of injury or operational accidents
that may be caused by dirt build-up on the drive pedals or footholds.
• Observe all safety, warning and informational signs and labels on the machine.
• Start and operate the machine from the operator seat only.
• The operator must sit in the seat, fasten and tighten the seat belt before putting the
machine into operation.
• Always adjust the seat position before starting work. Never change the seat position
when driving or working!
• Make sure that all safety devices are properly installed and functional before starting
work.
• Before putting the machine/attachment into operation (startup/moving), make sure that
no one in the immediate vicinity will be at risk.
Startup and shutdown
• Perform startup and shutdown procedures according to this Operator's Manual.
• Observe all indicators.
• Do not use starting fluid (for example, ether), especially in those cases in which a
heater plug (intake air pre-heating) is used at the same time.
• Make sure the drive levers, the signaling and the light systems are functional before
operating the machine, and also before restarting after a work interruption.