AUSA D 1000 AP, Operator'S Manual

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 AUSA manufactures their dumpers in accordance with demands for intrinsic
protection, as established in current law for countries of the European Economic
Community, against dangers of any kind, which may present a risk to health or life,
whenever the machine is used and maintained in accordance with these directives. Any
hazard caused by improper use, not in compliance with these instructions or others
specifically provided with the dumper will be responsibility of the user and not AUSA.
This section gives instructions on how the dumper must be used as per that contained
in the 2004/42/EC Machine Safety Directive.
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As a driver, think about...
• Before you begin using a dumper that you are not yet familiar with, you should read
this operator manual carefully and consult your superior if you have any doubts (fig.
1) . The dumper should only be used by authorised and properly trained personnel.
• Make sure that you are issued with all the necessary protective gear to enable you
to carry out your work safely, for instance: hard hat, ear protectors, warm clothes,
reflective equipment, safety glasses, etc.
(fig. 2) .
• The operation of the dumper whilst wearing bracelets, chains, loose clothing, long
hair which is not tied back, etc. is not recommended due to the risk of being caught
in controls, rotating parts, cracks, etc.
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Depending on the work area, remember....
• If there is a risk of fire or explosion in the working area, either because of goods
stored or because of possible fluid or gas leaks, check that the dumper is fitted with
a sufficient degree of fire protection.
• If you have to work in closed spaces, make sure that the area is well ventilated in
order to prevent the excessive build-up of exhaust fumes. Always turn the engine off
when it is not needed.
• To drive the dumper on public roads, all necessary approvals and licenses must be
obtained in accordance with the current country legislation, also incorporating the
signalling and safety elements included in the legislation.
• Current legislation does not require the mounting, as standard, of a structure for
protection from falling objects. However, if you must use the dumper in areas that
manifest a risk of this type, the same legislation indicates that you must equip the
machine with said structure.
• Use of the dumper without lighting is permitted in full daylight or in areas which are
sufficiently lit.
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When starting up the dumper (fig. 3)
• Before starting work with the dumper, clean up any possible oil or fuel which may
have leaked, clean and remove any grease from your hands and the soles of your
shoes and remember to check the following items:
• Tyre pressure and tread condition.
• Check brake functioning.
• Check for any leaks in the hydraulics, fuel and cooling systems, etc.
• Check that all protectors, covers and safety end stops are correctly positioned and
properly attached.
• Check that there are no cracks or other structural defects visible to the naked eye.
• Check the correct operation of all controls.
• Check the following fluid levels:
- fuel
- brake fluid
- Hydraulic oil
- Coolant
• Check the seatbelts and their mountings are in good condition and properly fixed.
Carefully inspect the condition of this device paying special attention to:
- Cuts or threading on the belt
- Wear or damage to anchor points
- Poor functioning of the seat belt buckle or the retracting roller
- Loose threads or poor stitching
• Check that all covers, locks and other safety elements are correctly positioned.
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