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jects that may slip under the accelerator out of the driv-
er cabin.
DANGER
Risk of injury!
Prior to each use, the safety check described in the Chap-
ter "Startup" must be conducted.
– All operating levers and switches must be in neutral pri-
or to starting the motor. The driver must be seated
when the motor is started. The drive pedal must not be
pressed during the starting process.
– Fasten seat belt during driving and the performance of
work.
– The vehicle may only be started while sitting in the seat.
– During transports, the front attachment frame can be
lifted all the way up and locked; for this, pull the lever all
the way up.
– Be especially careful when working on slopes and
ditches.
DANGER
Danger of tipping!
The steering characteristics of a vehicle with articulated
steering differ considerably from those of a passenger car.
 The falling and rising gradients in the direction of travel
may not exceed 25%.
 Avoid abrupt steering movements.
 Drive slowly when cornering.
 Danger of tipping on unstable ground.
 Danger of tipping with excessive sideways tilt.
Danger of tipping. Only drive on terrain with a max. of
10% incline.
 When driving in mountains or valleys and driving later-
ally to slopes, avoid driving suddenly around bends.
 Beware that the centre of gravity shifts depending on
attachments and the filling level of the waste container.
 Adjust travel speed to the ambient conditions and the
load status when driving straight on and when driving
around bends.
 Beware that the braking properties are different de-
pending on whether the vehicle is being operated in
drive mode or transport mode!
4.5.1 Tyres and tyre pressure
– Check the pressure reducer on the compressor for the
correct setting before correcting the tire pressure.
– Do not exceed maximum tyre pressure. The permissi-
ble tyre pressure must be read on the tyre or on the rim.
If there are different values, use the lower one.
– Tyres and recommended tyre pressures are listed in
the chapter "Technical Data | Tyres". In addition, there
is a label with the recommended tyre pressures in the
driver cabin.
4.6 Safety information concerning the
combustion engine
– Read the operating instructions of the engine manufac-
turer before start-up and follow the safety instructions
carefully.
DANGER
Risk of injury!
– Do not close the exhaust.
– Do not bend over the exhaust or touch it (risk of burns).
– Do not touch the combustion engine (risk of burns).
– Risk of burns Let the appliance cool off before remov-
ing the covers.
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– Danger of burns! Never open the lid on the cooler while
the motor has operating temperature. The container is
under pressure.
– Exhaust gases are poisonous and hazardous to health,
do not inhale them.
– The engine requires approx. 5 seconds to come to a
standstill once it has been switched off. During this
time, stay well clear of the working area.
– Risk of injury due to unprotected fan wheel.
– Only use the fuels specified in the operating instruc-
tions. Risk of explosion due to the use of inappropriate
fuels. Refer to Chapter "Technical data".
– When refuelling, ensure that no fuel reaches hot surfac-
es.
– Ensure that there is adequate ventilation or provision
for diverting the exhaust gas while operating the appli-
ance in closed rooms (risk of poisoning).
4.7 Safety information concerning the
transport of the appliance
The engine is to be brought to a standstill and the appli-
ance is to be fastened properly during transportation.
Refer to Chapter "Transport".
4.8 Safety information concerning
maintenance and care
– First switch off the appliance and remove the ignition
key before performing any cleaning or maintenance
tasks on the appliance, replacing parts or switching
over to another function.
– Maintenance work may only be carried out by approved
customer service outlets or experts in this field who are
familiar with the respective safety regulations.
– Please observe the local safety regulations regarding
portable commercially used appliances.
– Articulated joint, seals, electric and electronic compo-
nents must not be cleaned by means of a high-pressure
cleaner or a water hose.
4.9 Safety Devices
4.9.1 Seat contact switch
If there is no driver in the driver's seat, the functions with a
high danger potential will be locked.
4.9.2 Startup block
Press the brake pedal in order to start the engine.
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