4 Safety
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Safety
4.1
Principle
State of the art
This machine has been constructed with state-of-the-art technology according to the recognized rules of
safety. Nevertheless, when used improperly, dangers to the life and limb of the operator or to third
persons or damage to the machine or other materials cannot be excluded.
Proper use
The machine must only be used for the following purposes:
Compaction of soils.
Compaction of asphalt.
Shaking in of paving stones.
The machine may not be used for the following purposes:
Compaction of intensely cohesive soils.
Compaction of frozen soils.
Compaction of hard, non-compactable soils.
Compaction of soils that are not capable of bearing a load.
Its proper use also includes the observance of all instructions contained in this operator's manual as well
as complying with the required service and maintenance instructions.
Any other use is regarded as improper. Any damage resulting from improper use will void the warranty
and the liability on behalf of the manufacturer. The operator assumes full responsibility.
Structural modifications
Never attempt to modify the machine without the written permission of the manufacturer. To do so will
endanger your safety and the safety of other people! In addition, this will void the warranty and the
liability on behalf of the manufacturer.
Especially the following are cases of structural modifications:
Opening the machine and the permanent removal of components from Wacker Neuson.
Installing new components which are not from Wacker Neuson and not equivalent to the original parts
in design and quality.
Installation of accessories which are not from Wacker Neuson.
It is no problem to install spare parts from Wacker Neuson.
It is no problem to install accessories that are available in the Wacker Neuson product range of your
machine. Please refer to the installation regulations in this operator's manual.
Requirements for operation
The ability to operate the machine safely requires:
Proper transport, storage and setup.
Careful operation.
Careful service and maintenance.
Operation
Operate the machine only as intended and only when in proper working condition.
Operate the machine in a safety-conscious manner with all safety devices attached and enabled. Do not
modify or disable any safety devices.
Before starting operation, check that all control and safety devices are functioning properly.
Never operate the machine in a potentially explosive environment.
Supervision
Never leave the machine running unattended!
