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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF VIBRATORY
PLATES WITH COMBUSTION ENGINES
General instructions
1.
Vibratory plates may only be operated by persons who
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are at least 18 years of age
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are physically and mentally fit for this job
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have been instructed in guiding vibratory plates and proved their ability for the job to the employer
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may be expected to carry out the job they are charged with carefully.
The persons must be assigned the job of guiding vibratory plates by the employer.
2.
Vibratory plates may only be used for compaction jobs. Both the manufacturer’s operating instructions
and these safety instructions have to be observed.
3.
The persons charged with the operation of vibratory plates have to be made familiar with the necessary
safety measures relating to the machine. In case of extraordinary uses the employer shall give the nec-
essary additional instructions.
4.
It is possible that this vibratory plate exceeds the admissible sound level of 89 dB (A). According to the
rules for the prevention of accidents regarding emission of noise, the employees have to wear ear pro-
tection if the sound level reaches 89 dB (A) or more.
Operation
1.
When starting a diesel engine with a starter crank make sure you have assumed a proper position with
respect to the engine and that your hands are placed properly on the crank.
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ATTENTION! Only use the original engine manufacturer’s safety starting crank.
To avoid a possible return kick, turn safety starting crank through with full force until
the engine starts running.
2.
The functioning of operating levers or elements is not to be influenced or rendered ineffective.
3.
During operation the operator may not leave the control elements.
4.
The operator has to stop the engine of the vibratory plate before going on breaks. The machine has to
be placed such that it cannot turn over.
5.
Stop engine before filling fuel tank. When refilling fuel tank, do not allow fuel to come into contact with
the hot parts of the engine or spill onto the ground.
6.
Do not smoke or handle open fire near this machine.
7.
The tank lid must fit tightly. Shut off fuel cock, if available when stopping the engine. For long distance
transports of machine operated by fuel or fuel - mixtures, the fuel tank has to be drained completely.
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ATTENTION! Leaky fuel tanks may cause explosions and must therefore be replaced immediately.
8.
Do not operate the machine in areas where explosions may occur.
9.
Make sure that sufficient fresh air is available when operating vibratory plates with combustion engines
in enclosed areas, tunnels, adits and deep trenches.
10.
During operation keep your hands, feet and clothes away from the moving parts of the vibraton plate.
Wear safety shoes, and eye protection glasses in case of trench operation where falling sand stones
maybe ejected.
11.
When working near the edges of breaks, pits, slopes, trenches and platforms, vibratory plates are to be
operated such that there is no danger of their turning over or dropping in.
