OM 28Z3 US – Edition 2.0 * 28Z3b210.fm 2-7
Safety Information
• During operation on slopes, drive or work uphill or downhill. If traveling across a slope
cannot be avoided, bear in mind the tilting limit of the machine. Always keep the
attachments/work equipment close to the ground. This also applies to traveling
downhill. When traveling or working across a slope, the load must be on the uphill side
of the machine.
• On sloping terrain, adapt your travel speed to the prevailing ground conditions.
• Never get on or off a moving machine, and do not jump off the machine.
• The travel control levers require practice before a user becomes familiar with the
control response. Therefore, adjust the travel speed to your abilities and the
surroundings.
• When traveling across a slope with the telescopic undercarriage extended, position the
boom facing down the slope, and the bucket about 10–20 cm (4–8’’) above the ground.
This will help to minimize the possibility of personal injuries and equipment damage
caused by a hydraulic hose/connector failure in the telescopic undercarriage actuation
system. The weight of the machine will cause the undercarriage to retract to the narrow
configuration if hydraulic system pressure decreases due to lost fluid.
• Install a front guard when working in areas with a risk of objects falling from the front
(e.g. demolition work).
• On sloping terrain always adapt your drive speed to the prevailing ground conditions!
Never change to lower gear on a slope but always before reaching it!
Carrying passengers • Do not transport people on the machine or in the attachment.
• Never install a man basket or a working platform to the machine.
Mechanical integrity • Take the necessary precautions to make sure the machine is used only when in a safe
and serviceable state.
• Operate the machine ONLY if all protective and safety-oriented devices (ROPS,
removable safety devices, soundproofing elements, mufflers, etc.) are in place and fully
functional.
• Check the machine before entering the cab to operate the machine for visible damage
and defects. Report any changes, including changes in the machine’s function and
response, to your supervisor immediately!
• If the machine is functioning unpredictably, stop the machine immediately, lock it, and
report the malfunction to a qualified tecnician or supervisor. Safety-relevant damage or
malfunctions of the machine must be rectified immediately.
Traveling • When traveling on or in public areas, observe all applicable regulations. Make sure
beforehand that the machine is in compliance with these regulations.
• Installed work lights must NOT be used for travel.
• When crossing underpasses, gates, bridges and tunnels, or when passing under
overhead lines, make sure the clearance height and width are sufficient to avoid
contact.
• Empty the bucket before traveling on public roads.
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