Bomag BMP 8500, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Safety regulations
BOMAG 14 BMP 8500
General
This BOMAG machine has been built in com-
pliance with the latest technical standard and
complies with the applicable regulations and
technical rules. However, dangers for persons
and property may arise from this machine, if:
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it is used for purposes other than the ones it is
intended for,
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it is operated by untrained personnel,
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it is changed or converted in an unprofessional
way,
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the safety instructions are not observed.
Each person involved in the operation, mainte-
nance and repair of the machine must there-
fore read and comply with these safety
regulations. If necessary, this must be con-
firmed by obtaining the signature of the cus-
tomer.
Furthermore, the following obviously also applies:
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applicable accident prevention instructions,
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generally accepted safety and road traffic reg-
ulations,
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country specific safety regulations. It is the
duty of the operator to be acquainted with
these instructions and to apply these accord-
ingly. This applies also for local regulations
concerning different types of handling work.
Should the recommendations in these instruc-
tions be different from the regulations valid in
your country, you must comply with the safety
regulations valid in your country.
Intended use
This machine must only be used for:
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Compaction of cohesive soils in trench con-
struction
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Construction backfills
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Earthwork in sewer and pipeline construction
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Earthwork in railway and dam construction
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Earthwork in sanitary landfill construction
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Subbase and foundation work
The place of the operator is behind the machine.
When operating the machine from the opposite
side, actuation of travel controls will cause ma-
chine movements, which are not in compliance
with the movement of the control elements.
Fig. 4
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The remote control must be carried in front of
the body, as intended (Fig. 4).
Unintended use
Danger may arise from the machine if it is used for
purposes other than the one it is intended for.
Any danger caused by unintended use is the sole
responsibility of the customer or driver/operator,
the manufacturer cannot be made liable.
Examples for unintended use are:
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work with vibration on hard concrete, cured bi-
tumen layers or extremely frozen ground
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driving on unstable subbases or insufficient
grip or too small contact area (danger of tip-
ping over)
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using the machine on for towing
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operating the machine without visual contact
The transport of persons is prohibited.
Starting and operation of the machine in explosive
environments and in underground mining is pro-
hibited.
Remaining dangers, remaining risks
Despite careful work and compliance with stand-
ards and regulations it cannot be ruled out that fur-
ther dangers may arise when working with and
handling the machine.
Both the machine as well as all other system com-
ponents comply with the currently valid safety reg-
ulations. Nevertheless, remaining risks cannot be
ruled out completely, even when using the ma-