Asphalt and concrete cutters
Operation manual
page 5
issued
0
1/2017
1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. General instructions for operation of light construction equipment
1.1.1. Requirements for qualification of the operator
1. The machine must be operated by
trained reliable operators of age above
18.
The operator must read and
understand the safety instructions, the
regulations valid for the respective
jobsite
and
valid
technological
procedure. This should be proved by
getting the operator’s signature.
2. The operator is obliged to use suitable
working dress, safety gloves and firm boots
with hard tip. Do not wear loose or torn
clothes, chains or jewelry that could be
caught by moving parts of the machine. The
operator is obliged to use safety goggles and
ear protection.
3. The machine may be used for intended
purpose only, in accordance with this
operation manual.
1.1.2. Contractor's obligations
The contractor is understood to be a physical or
legal person that carries out construction works
and for such purpose uses construction
equipment. The contractor is responsible for
operational safety.
The contractor is obliged to:
•
designate the operator and arrange his
training
•
ensure safe working conditions
•
inspect
attendance
of
the
safety
regulations
•
inspect that the operator works with the
machine in accordance with the Operation
Manual
•
ensure regular inspections, maintenance
and repairs of the machine
•
store the Operation Manual so that it is
readily available
•
arrange suitable, safe and adequate
storing of the machine when not in use
The contractor is also responsible for proper
attendance of lawful regulations of work safety
and regulations valid for each respective jobsite.
1.1.3. Operator's obligations
The operator is to be designated by the
contractor, while keeping conditions of the
article 1.1.1.
The operator is namely obliged to:
•
prior to starting, he should read and
understand
the
Operation
Manual
including the safety instructions
•
attend all instructions of the Operation
Manual
•
learn about the jobsite and the locally
valid safety regulations; these must be
kept during the work
•
pay full attention to operation of the
machine
•
arrange
that
regular
inspections,
maintenance and repairs of the machine
are carried our as according to the
Operation Manual
•
require from the contractor proper
conditions for keeping safety instructions,
regular inspections, maintenance and
repairs
•
avoid damage, misuse or unauthorized use
to the machine, namely by proper storing
the machine to a secured place
1.1.4. Operation of the machine
When operating the machine, following steps
need to be done:
1. Before starting inspect the machine visually,
mainly all protective elements (for example
covers) and controls. Also check the fuel
system for fuel leakage and engine oil
leakage. In case of finding any failure it is
