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Safety First
Operating Safety
Know the working area. Familiarize with work site
obstructions and any other potential hazards in
the area.
Before Starting the Engine
• Inspect the roller for potential hazards.
• Adjust the rear view mirrors for good visibility.
• Make sure that the controls are in the neutral
position and the parking brake is applied.
• Make sure that there is no one in the immedi-
ate vicinity and there are no obstructions
around the roller.
Starting the Roller
• Do not start the engine or move any of the
controls if there is a warning tag attached to
the controls. Check with the person who
attached the tag before starting.
• Read and follow all the instruction decals.
• Before starting the engine, check that all the
gear controls are in neutral position.
•
Always inspect the motor before and after
starting.
• Check all the safety devices. Report any
defects immediately.
• Listen for unusual noises.
• Engage hydraulic controls slowly in cold
weather to avoid shock loading.
Parking the Roller
• Select the level and hard ground. If necessary
to park on the slope, block the front of the
drums on the downside of the slope.
• Apply break in emergency conditions.
Driving Near Edges
While driving near an edge make sure to maintain
2/3 of the drum width on the solid ground.
N o t e
The roller's center of gravity moves
outwards when steering. For example,
the center of gravity moves to the right
when you steer to the left.
N o t e
Never operate roller on side slopes.
The roller may roll over, even on
stable ground. Always operate the
roller parallel to the slope; never
perpendicular.
Figure 2-1:Position of the Drum
