Ammann ASC 200 Series, Operating Manual

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43 ASC110/ASC130/ASC150/ASC200/ASC250
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1.2. Requirements for the
competence of the driver
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The roller may be operated by a driver, who has been
trained to ISO 7130 and other local and national
regulations and standards for drivers of this category
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Only such person may drive the machine without
proper certification that is being instructed with the
owner’s permission in operating the machine under
a direct supervision of a special instructor for the
purpose of gaining preliminary skills.
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The roller may be operated without the proper certif-
icate momentarily without supervision by a worker
who is mentally and physically fit, older than 18 years,
and who has been
a) entrusted by the machine manufacturer for the
assembly, testing and demonstration of the ma-
chine, and/or instructing drivers, while having been
instructed himself in work safety regulations appli-
cable to the site
b) designated by the builder for the operation (main-
tenance), evidently trained and instructed, and/or
having professional training in operating and dri-
ving according to special regulations (machinist
certificate, etc.)
2.1.3. The driver’s duties
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Before the start of operations, the driver must become
acquainted with instructions published in the ma-
chine documentation, particularly with safety rules,
and adhere to them. This applies also to personnel
entrusted with maintenance, adjustments and re-
pairs. If some sections of the manuals are not clear
enough, contact the nearest dealer or the manufactur-
er.
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The driver may not drive the machine unless fully
cognizant of all functions of the machine, its working
and controlling elements, and unless he knows ex-
actly how to operate the machine.
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The driver must comply with all safety signs placed on
the machine, and keep them in legible state.
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Before the start of operations the driver must become
acquainted with the site, its obstacles, slopes, ser-
vice network, and required types of working site pro-
tection regarding noise, vibration, etc.
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When a situation arises endangering health, lives,
property, during defects of technical nature, and/or
when signs are present indicating such possibilities
during operations, unless the driver can remove the
danger by himself, he must cease his work and se-
cure the machine against involuntary start, report to
his supervisor, and advise all persons imperiled by
the situation.
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The driver must become acquainted before the start
of the machine with records of operating deviations
made by the preceding shift.
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The driver must inspect the machine before starting
work, accessories, control elements, information and
safety equipment, whether functional as instructed.
Should he not be able to correct by himself a defect
affecting work safety, he may not start the machine,
and must report the defect to his supervisor.
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The driver must wear safety belts.
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The safety belt and its anchors must not be defective.
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Should the driver discover a defect during work, he
must stop the machine immediately, and secure it
against involuntary start
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During operations the driver must monitor the ma-
chine and record defects in the operation diary.
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The driver must keep up to date the operation diary,
which serves the purpose of recording transfers of the
machine between drivers, defects and repairs during
operation, and important events during the shift.
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Prior to starting the engine, the control levers must be
in neutral, nobody may be present in the vicinity of the
machine.
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The driver informs of the startup by audible or visual
signals always before the start of the engine.
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The driver must check brakes and steering before
operations.