OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH170 Operation

Putting The Machine Into Operation

Before daily start-up, carry out works in accordance with servicing plan T (see: Part 3 "Inspection and servicing")

Increased fire and explosion hazard will exist.

Prior to your daily start-up, make sure the machine has been cleaned of combustible and easily flammable substances.

Refuelling

Refuelling - Safety instructions

Explosion hazard. Risk of fire. Fuels and fuel gases are inflammable. Avoid open flames and stop smoking.

Fuel may cause skin injury. Wear protective gloves or use a barrier cream.

Stand working equipment on the ground. Shut off the engines.

Do not spill fuel and do not allow fuel to penetrate into the soil. Fuel pollutes the environment.

Wipe off spilt fuel immediately with cleaning rags or soak up with binding agents.

Fuel and cleaning material must be disposed of without polluting the environment. Report fuel accidents immediately to the user or his representative.

Service station (tanklift)

The excavator is equipped with a central service station (Fig. 2-60: resp. Fig. 2-61:) for refuelling. The service station is attached to the frame and accessible from the ground below the uppercarriage.

A service vehicle is needed for filling and/or draining of the fluids.