Dynapac PL 500/20 S, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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D Operation
1 Safety regulations
Injury or death can result whenever the engine, travel drive, milling drum, conveyor
or lifting units are engaged.
When operating the machine, therefore maintain strict compliance with the sections
of these operating instructions and the safety specifications dealing with personal
conduct.
Before starting the machine, ensure that no-one is working on or underneath the ma-
chine, or standing in the danger area!
- Do not start the engine or do not actuate any controls when this is expressly forbid-
den!
Unless otherwise specified, the controls may only be actuated when the engine is
running!
- Check thoroughly before starting the machine. Ensure that the machine status and
position as well as the position of all safeguards, operating and adjustment fixtures
permit the machine to be started safely.
- Sound the horn as a warning before starting the machine.
Do not stand in the danger area of the vehicle unless absolutely necessary. Danger
to life and limb!
- Always make sure during work session that no-one is endangered by the machine!
- Ensure that all protective covers and hoods are fitted and secured accordingly!
- When damages are detected, eliminate them immediately! Operation must not be
continued when the machine is defective!
- Do not allow unauthorised people to travel on the machine.
- Clear all obstacles off the road surface and out of the working area!
- Always try to choose a driver’s position that is opposite to the flowing traffic!
- Keep a sufficient safety clearance to overhanging objects, other machines and
points of danger!
- Be careful when travelling on rough terrain to keep the paver finisher from slipping,
tipping or turning over.
- Always ensure that the ground is able to support the weight of this machine!
Always keep the vehicle under careful control. Never attempt to load it beyond its ca-
pacity limits!