Ransomes Highway3, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS 4
The machine was tested for Whole Body vibration levels. The operator was in the normal position to drive the
vehicle, with two hands on the steering mechanism. The cutting device was in rotation with the machine driven in
a straight line at 6 Km/hr on a level and cut lawn.
The Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EC
By compliance to:
Whole Body EN1032:2003
Information Supplied for Physical Agents Directive 2002/44/EC
By reference to:
Whole Body Standards BS EN ISO 2631-1 (1997)
4.5 NOISE TESTING______________________________________________________
When the machine was tested for sound pressure (Operator Ear).
The Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EC
And
Exposure Of Workers To The Risks Arising From Physical Agents (Noise) Directive 2003/10/EC
By compliance to:
The Lawnmower Standard BS EN ISO 5395:2013
And
Sound Pressure Standard EN ISO 3746: 2010
Measured Sound Pressure 83 dB(A) ± 0.86 LWA
When the machine was tested for sound power (Noise in the Environment).
The Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EC
And
Noise Emission In The Environment By Equipment For Use Outdoors
Directive 2000/14/EC
By compliance to:
Sound Power Standard EN ISO 3744:2010
Measured Sound Power 99 dB(A) ± 0.86 LWA
4.6 SLOPES ____________________________________________________________
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 17° (
except when the TST option is fitted)
This slope was
calculated using static stability measurements according to the requirements of BS EN ISO 5395
Product Name
Whole Body
Acceleration
Level
Series GF GU with ROPS
Max. Accelerations m/s²
Mean Value of X, Y, Z Aeq
0.9 ± 1.57