Wacker Neuson ET18, Operator'S Manual

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2.5 Operator and Technician Qualifications and Basic Responsibili-
ties
Operator/machine owner responsibility
• Only allow trained and experienced individuals to travel, maintain, or
repair the machine. NEVER let unauthorized or underaged persons
operate with the machine.
• Clearly and unequivocally define the individual responsibilities of the
operator and technician for operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Define the machine operator’s responsibilities on the job site and for
observing traffic rules. Give the operator the authority to refuse instruc-
tions 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
supervised by an experienced person.
• Before working on or with the machine, remove jewelery, such as
rings, wristwatches, bracelets etc., and tie back long hair and do not
wear loose-fitting garments, such as unbuttoned or unzipped jackets,
ties or scarves.
• Injury can result from being caught up in the machinery or from rings
catching on moving parts!
Repair person qualifications
• Work on the electric system and equipment, on the undercarriage and
the steering and brake systems can 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 a technician with special knowledge and experience in hydraulic
equipment.
2.6 Safety instructions Regarding Operation
Preparing for use
• The machine must only be used in technically perfect condition in
accordance with its designated use and the instructions set forth in the
Operator's Manual, and only by safety-conscious persons who are fully
aware of the risks involved in operating the machine. Any functional
disorders, especially those affecting the safety of the machine, must
therefore be rectified immediately!
• Before starting up the machine, inspect the machine for safety in work
and road operation!
• In addition to the Operator's Manual, observe and instruct the operator
in all other generally applicable legal and other mandatory regulations
relevant to accident prevention and environmental protection.
• These compulsory regulations may also deal with handling hazardous
substances, issuing and/or wearing personal protective equipment, or
traffic regulations.
• With regard to specific operational features, e.g. those relevant to job
organization, work sequences or the persons entrusted with the work,
supplement the Operator's Manual by corresponding instructions,
including those relevant to supervising and reporting duties.