Safety
Specific safety instructions for vibration plates 4.8
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4.7.3
Handling and use
• Handle machines with care. Do not operate machines whose compo-
nents or control elements are defective. Have defective components
or control elements replaced immediately. Machines with defective
components or control elements entail a high risk of injury!
• Do not lock, manipulate or alter the machine operating elements in an
inadmissible manner.
• Secure unused machines against unauthorized putting into operation.
The machine may only be operated by authorized personnel.
• Handle machine with care. Have defective parts replaced immedi-
ately before this machine is commissioned. Defective machines entail
a high risk of injury.
• Use the machine, accessories, tools etc. in accordance with these in-
structions.
• After operation, store the machine in a locked, clean, frost-protected,
and dry location that is inaccessible to other persons and children.
4.8
Specific safety instructions for vibration plates
4.8.1
External influences
Do not operate the machine under the following external influences:
• In case of heavy rain on inclined surfaces. Danger of slipping!
• In potentially explosive atmospheres. Explosion hazard!
• If methane gas escapes from the ground in the vicinity of oil fields.
Explosion hazard!
• In dry, highly flammable vegetation. Fire hazard!
• In the vicinity of open flames. Fire hazard!
4.8.2
Operational safety
• When operating the machine, make sure that no gas, water or electri-
cal lines or pipes are damaged.
• Exercise the utmost degree of caution near abysses or slopes. Dan-
ger of falling!
• Do not leave the designated operating position when the machine is
in operation.
• In trenches and pits, pay maximum attention to side walls so that they
remain stable and do not collapse due to vibration. Risk of spillage!
• Never let the machine run unattended. Risk of injury!
• Keep work area clear and keep unauthorized persons away. Risk of
injury!
• Operators of this machine must ensure that persons staying in the
work area maintain a minimum distance of 2 metres from the running
machine.
• When operating the machine on inclined surfaces, always approach
gradients from below and always stand above the machine on the
slope. The machine could slip or tip over.
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