Wacker Neuson BS 30, 6’’ 5216 [14/32] Safety instructions

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF VIBRATION

RAMMERS WITH COMBUSTION ENGINE

General instructions

1. Vibration rammers may only be operated by persons who

* are at least 18 years of age,

* are physically and mentally fit for this job

* have been instructed in guiding vibration rammers and proved their abilityforthejobtotheemployer

* may be expected to carry out the job they are charged with carefully.

The persons must be assigned the job of guiding vibration rammers by the employer.

2. Vibration rammer may only be used for compaction jobs. Both the manufacturer’s operating instructions

and these safety instructions have to be observed.

3. The persons charged with the operation of vibration rammers have to be made familiar with the neces-

sary safety measures relating to the machine. In case of extraordinary uses the employer shall give the

necessary additional instructions.

4. It is possible that this vibration rammer exceeds the admissible sound level of 89 dB (A). According to

the rules for the prevention of accidents regarding emission of noise, the employees have to wear ear

protection if the sound level reaches 89 dB (A) or more.

Operation

1. The functioning of operation levers or elements is not to be influenced or rendered ineffective.

2. During operation the operator may not leave the control elements.

3. The operator has to stop the engine of the vibrator before going breaks. The machine has to be placed

such that it cannot turn over.

4. Stop engine before filling fuel tank. When refilling fuel tank, do not allow fuel to come into contact with

the hot parts of the engine or spill onto the ground.

5. Do not smoke or handle open fire near this machine.

6. The tank lid must fit tightly. Shut fuel cock if available when stopping the eingine. For long distance trans-

ports of machines operated by fuel or fuel-mixtures, the fuel tank has to be drained completely.

☛ATTENTION! Leaky fuel tanks may cause explosions and must therefore be replaced immediately.

7. Do not operate the machine in areas where explosions may occur.

8. Make sure that sufficient fresh air is available when operating vibration rammers with combustion en-

gines in enclosed areas, tunnels, adits and deep trenches. For this particular use we offer vibration ram-

mers with electric drive

9. During operation keep your hands, feet and clothes away from the moving parts of the vibration rammer.

Wear safety shoes.