OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH 40 F Introduction WARRANTY

The warranty of Terex|O&K presupposes among other things that the servicing works as described in the operating instructions have been performed:

! by the Terex|O&K Service or

! in a workshop authorized in writing by Terex|O&K, and

! by using the original spare parts of Terex|O&K.

The proper execution of the servicing works must be documented on the Terex|O&K Service checklists.

Fundamental Safety Instructions

Complies with VDMA recommendation "Operating Instructions"

Warnings and symbols

The following signs are used in the operating instructions to designate instructions of particular importance:

Precautionary rules and measures designed to protect the machine operator and other persons from life-threatening danger or injuries and to prevent extensive damage.

Information and precautionary measures designed to prevent damage to the machine or other property

Designated Use

The machine has been built in accordance with state-of-art standards and the recognized safety rules. Nevertheless, its use may constitute a risk to life and limb for the user or third parties or cause damage to the machine and to other material property (acceptable risk)

An acceptable risk is present, e.g.: loose material or material to be loaded may drop out of the bukket or backhoe while the working equipment is being swivelled.

The machine must be used only in technically perfect condition in accordance with its designated use and the instructions set out in the operating instructions, and only by safety-conscious persons who are fully aware of the risks involved in operating the machine. Any functional disorders, especially those affecting the safety of the machine, should therefore be rectified immediately.

The excavator with backhoe or loading bucket attachment is designed solely for excavating and loading:

! excavated soils,

! sand,

! gravel,

! blasted rock,

! ore,

! coal, and other raw materials.

Fitted with other attachments, the excavator can also be used as a special-purpose machine, e.g. with a hydraulic hammer. Further detailed information can be found in the Technical Specifications.

Operating the machine within the limits of the desigated use also involves observing the instructions set out in the operating instructions and complying with the inspection and maintenance directives.

Using the excavator or its attachments for purposes other than or extending beyond those stated above, e.g.:

! for lifting or transporting persons,

! as a working platform,

! for lifting crane loads without the equipment being approved for this purpose,

! for driving in posts, sheetpiles supports, etc. without the equipment being approved for this purpose, is considered contrary to the designated use.

Lifting eyes on the lower carriage

- are settled for transporting with a crane only.

- must not be used for towing a machine.

Improper use may involve a life-threatening risk for operators or other personnel or may cause injury or extensive damage.

The manufacturer/supplier cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from other than the designated use. The risk involved in such misuse lies with the user.

Noise emission specifications in acc. with the 3rd Ordinance of the Machine Safety Act of 18th January 1991 resp. with EC Machine Directive, Annex I, para. 1.7.4 f.

If the earth-moving machine is operated in accordance with the designated use, the installation of driver´s seats complying with ISO 7096 ensures that the considered vibration accelerations azw (measured as per ISO 2631, Part 1) fulfill the requirements of protecting the driver against wholebody vibration.