Wacker Neuson ET18, Operator'S Manual

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• The lifting gear must be checked regularly by a technician, at least
once a year.
• Replace damaged lifting gear immediately.
• Fasten lifting gear and slings avoiding danger (rotating parts, crushing
or shearing) for the person securing the load. Furthermore, neither
must the work equipment be affected by the lifting gear, nor must the
functions of the lifting gear be affected by external influences (e.g. dirt
that cannot be removed by simple means).
• Do not place slings over sharp edges.
• Always wear protective gloves and a hard hat when working with lifting
gear and slings.
• The persons attaching or securing loads may approach the boom from
the side only, and only after the machine operator has given his
permission. The machine operator may give his permission only after
the machine is at a standstill and the work attachment no longer
moves!
General instructions
• Staying under suspended loads, in the danger zone or under the
machine's attachment is prohibited.
• The machine operator and the person attaching or securing the load
must have visual contact.
• Persons guiding the load or securing it must stay in visual contact with
the machine operator! Should this not be possible, ask another person
to guide.
• The machine operator must guide the load the nearest possible to the
ground and avoid any oscillating or swinging movements!
• Perform machine travel with a raised load only if the path of the
machine is level!
• The machine operator must not raise loads over persons.
• The machine operator may not leave his seat as long as the load is
raised.