Wacker Neuson ET18, Operator'S Manual

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Follow A Safety Program
— Always look in the direction of machine or boom
movement. Drive facing the travel direction whenever
possible.
— Make sure you understand the rules covering traffic
at the worksite. Know what all signs, flags and
markings mean.
— Understand hand, flag, horn, whistle, siren and bell
signals, if used at the worksite.
— Know when to use lights, turn signals, flashers and
horns, if equipped.
— Do not allow riders.
— Keep hands and feet on controls when operating.
— Never lift or swing a load or attachment over anyone.
— Whenever you leave the machine, lower the
excavator blade, bucket or other attachments to
the ground. Stop the engine. Cycle the hydraulic
controls, including auxiliary hydraulic control, to
relieve trapped pressure. Engage control lock if
equipped, and remove the ignition key. (See page 39,
Machine Shutdown .)
— When transporting the compact excavator on a trailer,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for loading,
tying down and unloading the compact excavator.
No Riders
Never Lift Or
Swing A Load Or
Attachment
Over Anyone
Understand
Worksite Signals
Engage
Control Lock
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Follow A Safety Program
Know The Equipment
Read and understand the DANGER, WARNING, CAU-
TION and NOTICE safety signs and other informational
signs found on the compact excavator and in the manu-
facturer’s operator manual. Ask your supervisor to explain
any information you do not understand. Failure to obey
safety instructions could result in death or serious injury.
Make sure all the manufacturer’s protective structures,
guards, shields, screens and panels are in good repair,
in place and securely fastened. Damaged, missing or
weakened safety components can create a hazardous
situation for you as the operator.
Never remove or
modify any safety components on the compact
excavator. The excavator can be operated temporarily
with a foldable TOPS/ROPS lowered for access through
height-restricted openings. Do not fasten the seat belt
when the TOPS/ROPS is in the down position.
Know the following about this compact excavator and
all attachments.
— Function, purpose and use of controls
— The functions of all gauges, lights, dials, switches
— Slope and uneven terrain capabilities and proper
operation – never operate on a slope with a foldable
TOPS/ROPS in the down position.
— Braking and steering characteristics
— Turning radius and clearances
— How to quickly stop equipment in an emergency
Read And
Understand All
Safety Signs
Read And
Understand
Manuals Before
Operating