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Safety Guidelines for Operating the Machine
Operator training
Before operating the machine:
- Read and understand the operating instructions contained in all manuals
delivered with the machine.
- Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls and safety
devices.
- Contact Wacker Neuson Corporation for additional training if necessary.
When operating this machine:
- Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine. People
operating the machine must be familiar with the potential risks and hazards
associated with it.
Machine
Condition
Only operate the machine when:
- All safety devices and guards are in place and in working order.
- All controls operate correctly.
- The machine is set up correctly according to the instructions in the Operator’s Manual.
- The machine is clean.
- The machine’s labels are legible.
When operating the machine:
- Do not modify or defeat the safety devices.
- Do not use worn electrical cords.
- Do not use faulty fuel supplies.
Guidelines for Operator
When operating the machine:
- Remain aware of the machine’s moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and loose
clothing away from the machine’s moving parts.
- Wear protective clothing appropriate to the job site when operating the
machine.
- Wear safety glasses.
- Wear gloves when handling the heat transfer hoses.
When operating the machine:
- Do not operate a machine in need of repair.
- Do not smoke near the machine.
- Do not disconnect the heat transfer hoses when the pumps are operating or a
burner is firing.
Work space
When operating the machine:
- Position the machine on a firm, noncombustible, level surface, and chock the
wheels.
- Position the machine on the job site so that neither it nor the operator are
standing in water.
- Keep the area immediately surrounding and underneath the machine clean,
neat, and free of debris and combustible materials.
- Keep the area above the machine clear of debris that could fall on the machine.
- Store the machine properly when it is not being used.
- Keep unauthorized personnel, children, and pets away from the machine.
- Never operate the machine in areas that contain flammable objects, fuels, or
products that produce flammable vapors.
Safety Guidelines for Lifting the Machine
When lifting/transporting the machine:
- Make sure all lifting devices are attached securely and have enough weightbearing
capacity to lift or hold the machine safely.
- Remain aware of the location of other people when lifting the machine.
- Only use the lifting points and tie-downs described in the Operator’s Manual.
- Only use suitable transport vehicles with sufficient load-carrying capacity.
When lifting the machine:
- Never walk or stand under a suspended machine.
- Never climb, sit, or stand on the machine while it is being lifted or transported.
- Do not operate the machine when it is being lifted or towed.
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