OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH170

Introduction

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 bucket 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.

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 according to 2002/44/EG.