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BA DT08 SL EN – Edition 1.0 * * dt08b210.fm
Safety instructions
2.4
Designated use and exemption from liability
• The machine is intended for:
• Moving earth, gravel, coarse gravel or ballast and rubble
• Every other application is regarded as not designated for the use of the machine.
Wacker Neuson shall not be liable for damage resulting from this and the risk shall be
fully borne by the user.
Designated use also includes observing the instructions set forth in the Operator’s
Manual and observing the maintenance and service conditions.
• The safety of the machine can be negatively affected by carrying out machine modifica-
tions without proper authority and by using spare parts, equipment and options which
have not been checked and released by Wacker Neuson. Wacker Neuson GmbH will
not be liable for damage resulting from this
• Wacker Neuson Linz shall not be liable for personal injury and/or damage to property
caused by failure to observe the safety instructions and the Operator’s Manual, and by
the negligence of the duty to exercise due care when:
• handling
• operating
• servicing and carrying out maintenance work and
• repairing the machine. This is also applicable in those cases in which special
attention has not been drawn to the duty to exercise due care, in the safety instruc-
tions, the Operator’s Manuals and maintenance manuals (machine/engine).
• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before starting up, servicing or repairing
the machine. Observe the safety instructions!
• The machine may not be used for transport jobs on public roads.
2.5
General conduct and safety instructions
Organisational measures
• The machine has been designed and built in accordance with state-of-the-art standards
and the recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, its use can constitute a risk to life
and limb of the user or of third parties, or cause damage to the machine and to other
material property
• 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 malfunctions, especially those affecting safety, must therefore be
rectified immediately!
Basic rule
:
Before putting the machine into operation, inspect the machine for safety in work and
road operation!
• Careful and prudent working is the best way to avoid accidents!
• The Operator’s Manual must always be at hand at the place of use of the machine, and
must therefore be kept in its storage bin.
Immediately complete or replace an incomplete or illegible Operator’s Manual.
• 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 organisation,
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
