Wacker Neuson EH 23 Low Vib Operator's Manual - page 15
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Safety
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Safety in the work area
When working with the machine especially pay attention to the following points:
Electric lines or pipes in work area.
Gas lines or water lines in the work area.
Material becoming separated, dropping down or ejected. Make sure that you
do not put other persons in danger.
Pay maximum attention in the vicinity of drops or slopes. Risk of falling.
Maintain a sufficient distance from flammable materials.
Checks before starting work
Check the following points before beginning work:
Condition of tools.
Machine settings.
Connection value of the machine.
Starting the machine
Observe the safety information and warning notices located on the machine and
in the operator's manual.
Never attempt to start a machine that requires maintenance or repairs.
Start the machine as described in the operator's manual.
Vertical stability
Always make sure that you stand firmly when working with the machine. This ap-
plies particularly when working on scaffoldings, ladders, uneven or slippery
floors etc.
Caution with hot parts
Do not touch any hot parts such as tools, tool holders or guide cylinders during
operation or directly afterwards. These parts can become very hot and can cause
severe burns.
Caution with movable parts
Keep your hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving or rotating machine
parts. Parts of your body being pulled in or crushed can cause serious injuries.
Caution with toxic materials
Some materials may contain toxic chemicals which are released during demoli-
tion. Therefore personal protective equipment must be worn to prevent inhalation
of and skin contact with work dust.