2Safety instructions, Signs on the machine

Working with the machine holds dangers to which you as the owner, machine operator or maintenance expert could be exposed. If you regularly read and note the safety information, however, you can prevent danger and accidents. This is particularly true for those who are only occasionally in contact with the machine, eg. for maintenance work. The following information comprises safety regulations which, if followed conscientiously, will guarantee your safety and that of other persons, as well as avoid damage to the machine.

Following these precautions does not release you from the responsibility to take note of safety regulations which apply on site or of guidelines given by legal bodies or professional associations.

For EU countries, guideline 2009 / 104 / EC contains the minimum safety information applicable to the owner.

2.1Meaning of the symbols in this manual

Work processes and actions that could cause danger are accompanied by safety informations in these operating instructions. These safety informations describe various dangers which are emphasized by the terms Danger, Caution and Note

These terms are identified by symbols in the operating instructions and have the following meaning:

Danger!

Warning relating to a danger that carries with it a high risk of death or serious injury if the appropriate preventative measures are not taken.

Caution!

Warning relating to dangers that could result in physical injury and/or damage to the machine if the appropriate preventative measures are not taken.

Note!

This symbol identifies user tips and operating and maintenance procedures whose use will guarantee a high degree of user-friendliness and longevity to the machine or which will considerably simplify working procedures.

This symbol signifies the following: The machine operator or the maintenance personnel must first fulfil the precondition described, ie. the machine must be brought into a particular work position in order to be able to carry out the actions subsequently described.

This symbol identifies an action. The machine operator or the maintenance personnel should be active at this location and carry out the action described.

If the machine operator or maintenance personnel have carried out the activities described in an action, the result of this action will be described here.

Following these notes does not relieve you of responsibility for following additional rules and guidelines!

Additional points that should be noted are:

2.2Use in accordance with the regulations (HighRise or High-Pedestral)

excavator an hydraulic excavator fitted with an intermediate part between undercarriage and upperstructure, this part constituting an elevation aimed to keep the uppercarriage widely above its usual height.

(handling over a wall, unloading barges, ...) while keeping the ability of travelling freely on a firm and level ground ("High-Rise") ral" excavators are primarily intented for loading, lifting or handling loads or loosen material with the use of a grab, a lifting magnet, clamshells, ... , mounted to an industry type attachment.

earthmoving attachment or in earthmoving applications (i. e. to detach, lift, transport and shake off earth, stones and other materials using a backhoe bucket, a shovel, clamshells, ...)

bject to specific conditions and must be fitted with the stipulated safety devices (see secti prescriptions and is therefore prohibited. The manufacturer / dealer is not responsible for any damage resulting from this action. Any risk must be carried by the user himself. guidelines given in this manual "Operating instructions" for the excavator belongs to the use of in accordance with the regulation.

2.3Safety instructions for electric excavators

Safety instructions, Signs on the machine

Safety instructions for electric excavators the manual issued by the supplier of the electrical box installation.

Connection and commission safety instructions: ilitation level is sufficient, in particular:

Electrocution hazard! Danger of death.

-connecting the machine to an outside power source

-installation of the electric protection device

-commission of an electric excavator

To manipulate switched-on wiring: uipment, in particular insulated gloves adapted to the main voltage of the machine. system is properly protected against the following, especially: excavator is balanced to avoid electrical malfunctions and system or component damage. on the safety signs. y illegible, damaged or missing safety sign. ound continuity system. For an operative and complete system, the power supply cable and power supply station have to be suitable fitted and compatible with the Liebherr system.

(section, nominal voltage, cable or insulator type,...).

Machine operation

Risk of wrenched off cable:

-Use only the normal travel speed.

-Do not subject the cable to excessive traction.

-Do not use the working attachment to move the cable.

Risk of crushing under the tracks:

-When driving the machine, align the uppercarriage so that you can at all times see the power cable.