Fayat Group Bomag MPH 122-2, Operating & Maintenance Instructions, Page: 16 / 198

Safety regulations
BOMAG 16 MPH 122-2
Lifting the machine is not permitted.
Use a flat container with collapsible front walls for
sea transport, so that the machine can be driven
onto the container.
Towing the machine
You should generally use a tow bar.
Max. towing speed 1 km/h (1.6 mph), max. towing
distance 500 m (1640 ft.).
Before releasing the multi-disc brakes secure the
machine properly against unintended rolling.
Checking the Roll Over Protective
Structure (ROPS)
The frame of the machine must not be warped,
bent or cracked in the area of the ROPS fastening.
The ROPS must not show any rust, damage, hair-
line cracks or open fractures.
The real machine weight must never exceed the
testing weight for the ROPS.
The ROPS must not rattle about when driving.
This indicates that it is not properly fastened. All
bolted connections must comply with the specifi-
cations and should be absolutely tight (observe
the tightening torques). Screw and nuts must not
be damaged, bent or deformed.
With the cab assembled check also the state of the
cabin mounts (rubber elements and screws).
No accessories may be welded or bolted on and
no additional holes must be drilled without the con-
sent of the manufacturer, since this will impair the
strength of the unit.
The ROPS must therefore also not be straight-
ened or repaired if it is damaged.
A defect ROPS must generally be replaced with an
original spare part in close coordination with the
manufacturer.
Starting the machine
Before starting
Use only machines which are serviced at regular
intervals.
Become acquainted with the equipment, the con-
trol elements, the working principle of the machine
and the working area.
Wear your personal protective outfit (hard hat,
safety boots, etc.).
Before mounting the machine check whether:
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persons or obstructions are beside or under
the machine
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the machine is free of oily and combustible
material
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all grips, steps and platforms are free of
grease, oils, fuel, dirt, snow and ice
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engine compartment doors are closed and
locked
Use steps and grips to mount the machine.
Before starting the machine check whether:
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the machine shows any obvious faults
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all guards and safety elements are in place
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steering, brakes, control elements, light sys-
tem and warning horn work correctly
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the seat is correctly adjusted
Do not start the machine with defective gauges,
control lights or control elements.
Do not take any loose objects with you or fasten
them to the machine.
On machines with roll over protection system you
must always wear your seat belt!
When checking the condition of the cutting teeth
the rotary switch for free-wheeling of rotor must be
switched on.
Starting
Start and operate the machine only from the driv-
er’s seat.
For starting set all control levers to 'neutral posi-
tion'.
After starting check all gauges and control lights.
Starting with jump wires
When using external starting aid two external bat-
teries are required, one for each on-board battery.
Connect positive with positive and negative with
negative (ground cable) – always connect the
ground strap last and disconnect it first! A wrong
connection will cause severe damage in the elec-
tric system.