15
Safety First
Transporting
• Use only appropriate means of transport and lifting gear of adequate capacity.
• Fastening of loads and instructing the crane operators should be entrusted to the
experienced persons only. The person giving the instructions must be within sight or sound of the
operator.
• Do not attempt to load the roller on the transport vehicle without knowledge and experience with
the operation of the roller.
• Use proper chock blocks in front and rear of the wheels of the transport vehicle when
loading the roller.
• Position the roller on the transport vehicle centered from side to side and use proper chock blocks
in front and rear of the tracks.
• Secure the roller to the deck of the transport vehicle with adequate chains or cables and blocks to
meet local regulations.
• When moving the roller on public access roads, obey all traffic regulations and make sure that pro-
per clearance flags, lights, and warning signs are properly displayed. Never turn corners at exces-
sive speeds. Look in all directions before reversing the travel direction.
• Make sure that hitch of the transport vehicle is properly locked before transporting the roller.
