Wacker Neuson EZ17, Operator'S Manual

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Operate Safely
Safety Precautions
Never reach into the compact excavator and attempt to
operate the controls from outside the cab.
Before starting to excavate, set up safety barriers to the
sides and rear area of the swing pattern to prevent
anyone from walking into the working area.
Read and know manufacturer’s instructions before
operation.
Make sure you are aware of personnel or machines that
may be hidden in blind spots on the worksite, such as
piles or stacks of material.
Make sure the machine has sufficient clearance from
other machines or material on the worksite to prevent
contact during machine or attachment movement.
WARNING! Prevent death or serious injury. Never lift,
move or swing a load over any person or any
machine cab.
Know and use the hand signals required for particular
jobs. Know who has the responsibility for signaling. Take
signals from one person only.
Do not operate during storms with high winds or
lightning strikes. Do not mount or dismount during
a period of lightning strikes. If you are on the machine,
stay on it. Warn others to stay clear of the machine in
case of a lightning strike.
Do Not Lift
Or Swing A Load
Or Attachment
Over Anyone
Check Clearance,
Look Out For
Others
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Operate Safely
Load Lifting
Consult the rated lift capacity chart. Do not overload this
machine. Know the exact lifting capacity of the machine
as equipped. Make sure you have and know how to use
a current lift capacity chart for the machine. Changing
conditions such as slopes, wind, ice, mud, soft ground,
type of load or the weight of attachments will affect the
capacity and operating characteristics of the machine.
Consult your lift chart. Lifting and handling loads over
the end of the machine, rather than over either side, will
improve the lifting performance of the machine.
The retractable track frame, if equipped, should be fully
extended for increased lifting performance.
Attach loads only to the manufacturer’s designated
lifting points, if equipped.
If equipped, keep blade lowered for increased lifting
performance. If ground is soft, place pads or timbers
under the blade.
Operate the controls smoothly and slowly. Rapid and
jerky movement of the controls can cause loss of both
machine stability and control of the load.
When lifting, be sure the load is properly balanced.
Move slowly so the load does not sway or swing
around. Use a tag line for control.
If tracks or blade leave the ground, slowly lower the load
to return the machine to the ground. Do not drop the
load suddenly, because this can lead to loss of control.
Do not exceed rated lift capacity. Excessive load can
cause tipping or loss of control.
Carry the load/attachment low and as close to the
machine as possible. You must allow for movement in
all directions. Be careful to maintain clearance of the
attachment and load from the cab.
Keep all guards in place and windows closed or locked
open. Keep cab doors closed or otherwise secured, if
equipped.
Never leave the operator’s seat with a load suspended.
(See page 39,
Machine Shutdown. )
Operate
Controls Smoothly
And Slowly