1 Foreword51 ForewordThis operator's manual contains information and procedures for the safe opera-tion and maintenance of your Wacker Neuson machine. In the interest of yourown safety and to prevent accidents, you should carefully read through the safetyinformation, familiarize yourself with it and observe it at all times.This operator's manual is not a manual for extensive maintenance and repairwork. Such work should be carried out by Wacker Neuson service or authorizedspecialists.The safety of the operator was one of the most important aspects taken into con-sideration when this machine was designed. Nevertheless, improper use or in-correct maintenance can pose a risk. Please operate and maintain your WackerNeuson machine in accordance with the instructions in this operator's manual.Your reward will be troublefree operation and a high degree of availability.Defective machine parts must be replaced immediately!Please contact your Wacker Neuson representative if you have any questionsconcerning operation or maintenance.All rights reserved, especially reproduction and distribution rights.Copyright 2011 Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KGNo part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, elec-tronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without the expressed written per-mission of Wacker Neuson.Any type of reproduction, distribution or storage on data media of any type andform not authorized by Wacker Neuson represents an infringement of copyrightand will be prosecuted.We expressly reserve the right to make technical modifications – even withoutspecial notice – which aim at further improving our machines or their safety stan-dards.