Wacker Neuson Dumper 5001, Operator'S Manual

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BA 5001-6001 US – Edition 1.2 * 6001b210.fm
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Safety Information
• Make sure that the service brake and the parking brake are functional before operating
the machine, and also after a work interruption. The machine will not start unless the
parking brake is applied. The drive must be switched off if the parking brake is applied
Work area awareness
• Familiarize yourself with the surroundings and circumstances of the work site before
beginning work. Be aware of:
• obstacles in the working and traveling area
• the soil weight-bearing capacity
• any necessary barriers separating the work site from public roads
• Always keep a safe distance from the edges of building pits and slopes.
• Look out for the following when working in buildings or in enclosed areas:
• Height of the ceiling/clearances
• Width of entrances
• Maximum load of ceilings and floors
• Sufficient room ventilation—danger of carbon monoxide poisoning!
• Observe the danger area. See “Danger area awareness”.
• Use the rearview mirror to stay aware of work site obstacles and personnel.
• Always switch on the work lights in conditions of poor visibility and after dark. However,
make sure that users of public roads will not be temporarily blinded by the work lights.
• Provide additional lighting of the work area if the lights of the machine are not sufficient
for performing work safely.
• Drive slowly in meadows, on leaves or wet steel plates. The machine can slip even if
the ground is level.
Danger area awareness
• The danger area is the area in which persons are in danger due to the movements of
the machine, work equipment, additional equipment, or material.
• The danger area also includes the area affected by falling material, equipment or
construction debris. The danger area must be extended by 0.5 m (20”) in the immediate
vicinity of buildings, scaffolds, or other elements of construction.
• Seal off the danger area if it is not possible to keep a safe distance. Stop work
immediately if persons do not leave the danger area in spite of warnings!
Operating the machine
• Never operate the machine if you are standing on the ground.
• Operate the machine ONLY when you are seated and you have fastened your seat
belt. Stop the engine before releasing the seat belt.
• On sloping terrain, adapt your travel speed to the prevailing ground conditions.
• Never get on or off a moving machine, and never jump off the machine.