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D 13 Operation
1 Safety regulations
f Starting the engine, the travel drive, the conveyor, the auger, the screed or the lifting
devices can cause injuries or even the death of persons.
Make sure before starting any of these devices that no-one is working at, in or be-
neath the paver finisher or within its danger area!
- Do not start the engine or do not actuate any controls when this is expressly forbidden!
Unless otherwise specified, the controls may only be actuated when the engine
is running!
f Never crawl into the auger tunnel or step into the hopper or onto the conveyor. Dan-
ger to life!
- Always make sure during work that no-one is endangered by the vehicle!
- Ensure that all protective covers and hoods are fitted and secured accordingly!
- Immediately rectify damage which as been ascertained! Operation must not be
continued when the vehicle is defective!
- Do not let any persons ride on the paver finisher or the screed!
- Remove obstacles from the road and the work area!
- Always try to choose a driver’s position that is opposite to the flowing traffic! Lock
the operating panel and the driver’s seat.
- Maintain sufficient safety clearance from overhanging objects, other vehicles and
points of danger!
- Be careful when travelling on rough terrain to keep the paver finisher from slipping,
tipping or turning over.
f Always be the master over the vehicle; never try to use it beyond its capacities!