Wacker Neuson ET12 02, Operator'S Manual

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1 Foreword
Glossary
Attachment
All exchangeable equipment (for example buckets) released by Wacker Neu-
son and developed for work with the machine.
Working lights The lights on the roof, chassis and boom are referred to as working lights.
Towing
The excavator is towed out of an immediate danger zone (railroad crossing or
job site, for example).
DOC
Diesel oxidation catalytic converter; removes carbon monoxide and residues
of unburned fuel from the exhaust fumes
DPF Diesel particulate filter; burns soot particles in the exhaust fumes
Operating company/person
A company (or person) operating the machine. This can be a job site operating
company, for example.
Operators Person performing machine travel and / or operation.
Machine
Unless otherwise specified, the term “machine” refers to the excavator
described in this Operator’s Manual. In some cases the machine is also
referred to as excavator to avoid confusion with other vehicles.
Machine operation
All work (for example machine travel, moving material, daily maintenance) an
operator is allowed to or has to perform in connection with the machine. The
term
“machine operation” does not include maintenance only a Wacker
Neuson service center is allowed to perform.
Lift capacity table
The maximum weight which may be lifted in excavating operations. If the
upper carriage is rotated, pay attention to the values of the
load diagrams .
Crawling speed Perform machine travel as slowly as possible and jerk free.
Hose rupture Hydraulic oil under pressure escapes from a hydraulic hose.
Visual aids
Visual aids are, for example, rearview mirrors, cameras, but also persons
assisting the operator during machine operation.
Control lever base The foldable control lever base on the left.
Tier III/Tier IV/DOC/DPF
The machines comply with different exhaust-gas standards depending on
optional equipment. Engine variants are described separately if there are
engine-specific differences (for example regarding operation) .
Load diagram
Specifies the maximum load at a given boom extension with which the upper
carriage may be rotated by 360° and the excavator may travel in creep gear
with the stabilizer blade raised without tipping over.
Additional control circuits Additional control circuits required for certain attachments.