1.4 Proper use

1.4 Proper use

Improper use of the loader can put people's lives at risk and cause serious injuries or extensive material damage.

The loader has been built according to the state of the art and in accordance with the recognized technical safety rules. Nonetheless, use of the loader can endanger the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or cause damage to the loader or other property.

The loader must only be operated in accordance with its proper intended purpose, with full awareness for safety and potential hazards and taking into account the operator’s manual, with the device in technically perfect condition. In particular, any faults which could have an adverse effect on safety must be rectified immediately. The loader is used to pick up and load material through forward motion of the loader, taking into account the safety instructions / regulations and intervals detailed by WeiDeMaNN in the operator’s manual. One work cycle consists of picking up, lifting, transporting and unloading the material.

uses of the loader for similar, related purposes with alternative attachments which do not affect the safety requirements for the loader but which change the way in which it is used are only permitted with the attachments which have been expressly approved by WeiDeMaNN for this purpose. Special conditions apply when using additional attachments from WeiDeMaNN.

Proper use also includes compliance with the operator’s manual and satisfaction of maintenance, inspection and servicing intervals.

Any other use of the loader or use of the loader which exceeds the described scope, e.g.:

• to lift or transport people • as a working platform • to lift or transport loads without the attachment which is required for this purpose being provided • to tow trailer loads • after improper/unprofessional rectification of faults/repairs • after making major changes to the loader

is deemed to be improper.