Wacker Neuson ET12 02, Operator'S Manual

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BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24i400.fm
4 Putting into operation
Protective Front Guard structure with integrated FOPS/category I
respectively (option)
DANGER
Danger of piercing/penetration by objects from the front!
Causes serious injury or death.
► A protective Front Guard structure with integrated FOPS must be
installed in areas with danger from the front (for example pipes, tree
trunks, etc.) and of falling objects.
► Machine operation is prohibited without a protective Front Guard
structure with an integrated FOPS.
Information
The protective FOPS structure corresponds to category I according to ISO
3449:1998
► The machine owner must ensure that the hazard situation is evaluated
and that the national regulations are observed.
► The machine owner must ensure that only work is performed that does
not require any higher protection.
► Accidents cannot be fully avoided despite equipping a machine with
protective structures.
Assembly
1. Stop and park the machine. Stop the engine. See “Preparing
lubrication”.
2. Remove all mirrors (option).
3. A minimum 2 persons are required for installing/removing.
4. Install the lock nuts and screws on either side.
5. Mounting point for protective structure: A (upper) /C (lower).
Fig. 91Front Guard with integrated FOPS
(symbolic representation)
Fig. 92Upper mounting point
A
E