Multiquip Rammax Tandem Vibratory Roller T23 - Manual (Page 13)

TANDEM ROLLER: T23, T26, T33 — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (03/12/01) — PAGE 13
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operating the rollers
1. Only reliable and qualified persons, at least 18 years old
are to operate rollers.
2. The manufacturer’s operating and security instructions are
to be observed.
Running
3. Rollers are only to be operated with all the protection
facilities.
4. Before starting work, steering and brakes must be checked.
The machine should not be run if any defects are noticed.
5. Before beginning a working shift the driver must check the
effectiveness of operation and the security installation and
protection facilities.
6. If defects on security installations or any other defects are
noticed that affect the safe operation of the roller, the
supervisor is to be informed immediately.
7. Operating the roller must be stopped if defects endanger
operating security.
8. The roller must only be operated from the driver’s seat.
9. Servicing or maintenance of the roller must be done only
while the roller is standing still and secured against rolling
away. When filling up the fuel tank, the motor is to be
switched off.
10. Rollers may not be driven downhill out of gear, (free-
wheeling) use the hydrostatic transmission to control the
speed of the roller.
11. Especially on slopes, rollers have to be driven or parked
in such a way that they cannot overturn.
12. The driver has to keep the driver’s platform and tread steps
free of obstructions, grease, dirt, ice, etc.
13. Visibility in the driving and working area must not be
restricted.
14. Before leaving the driver’s stand, the parking brake must
be engaged. If your roller has a hydrostatic drive, the
reversing control lever is to be put in “0” position.
15. Before leaving the roller, the driver has to turn off the engine.
The roller has to be secured against unauthorized
operation and against rolling off.
16. Parked rollers representing an obstacle have to be secured
by obvious measures.
17. Valid for all rollers: It is possible that the allowable sound
level of 90 dB(A) can be exceeded on the above stated
rollers. Due to the regulations for prevention of accident
“noise” (VBG 121), machine operators, or persons who
are in immediate environment of the machine must wear
ear defenders, if the sound level reaches or exceeds an
estimated 90 dB(A). . . . AND WITH CABINS (optional)
18. While driving, the doors must be closed.
Maintenance
19. Maintenance and repair work may only be done while the
transmission is not in operation. Only exception: if work
cannot be carried out without drive engaged.
20. Before working on hydraulic tubes and hoses, pressure in
the hydraulic system has to be released.
21. Before working on electrical system of the machine, the
battery must be disconnected. It must be either removed
or covered with isolating material. This is not valid for
repairs where electrical power is necessary.
22. After the termination of maintenance and repair work,
protection facilities have to be reinstalled as prescribed.