Wacker Neuson Telehandler TH412, Operator'S Manual

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2 Safety
2.2 Qualification of operating personnel
Owner’s duties
• Only allow specifically authorized, trained and experi-
enced persons to operate, drive and perform mainte-
nance on the vehicle.
• Do not allow persons to be trained or instructed by
anyone other than an authorized and experienced
person.
• Have persons to be trained or instructed practice
under supervision until they are familiar with the
machine and its behavior (for example, with the
steering and braking behavior).
• Access to the vehicle or vehicle operation is prohibited
for children and persons under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine.
• Clearly and unequivocally define the responsibilities of
the operating and maintenance personnel.
• Clearly and unequivocally define the responsibilities
on the job site, also in view of traffic regulations.
• Give the operator the authority to refuse instructions
by other persons that are contrary to safety.
• Have the vehicle serviced and repaired only by an
authorized service center.
Required knowledge of operator
• The operator is responsible for other persons.
• Avoid any operational mode that might be prejudicial
to safety.
• The specific national driving license is required.
• The vehicle may only be operated by authorized and
safety-conscious persons who are fully aware of the
risks involved in operating the vehicle.
• The operator and owner are obligated to operate the
vehicle only in a safe and working condition.
• All persons working on or with the vehicle must have
read and understood the safety instructions in this
Operator’s Manual before starting work.
• Follow, and instruct the operator in, legal and other
mandatory regulations relevant to accident prevention.
• Observe and instruct the operator in regulations
regarding road traffic and environmental protection.
• Use only the defined accesses for getting on and off
the vehicle.
• Be familiar with the emergency exit of the machine.