Wacker Neuson RT82-SC3, Operator'S Manual

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RT / RTx Safety Information
1.3 Safety Guidelines for Operating the Machine
Operator
training
Before operating the machine:
■ Read and understand the operating instructions contained in all manuals
delivered with the machine.
■ Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls and safety
devices.
■ Contact Wacker Neuson for additional training if necessary.
When operating this machine:
■ Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine. People
operating the machine must be familiar with the potential risks and hazards
associated with it.
Operator
qualifications
Only trained personnel are permitted to start, operate, and shut down the machine.
They also must meet the following qualifications:
■ Have received instruction on how to properly use the machine
■ Are familiar with required safety devices
The machine must not be accessed or operated by:
■ Children
■ People impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription drugs
Application
area
Be aware of the application area.
■ Keep unauthorized personnel, children, and pets away from the machine.
■ Remain aware of changing positions and the movement of other equipment and
personnel in the application area/job site.
■ Identify whether special hazards exist in the application area, such as toxic
gases or unstable ground conditions, and take appropriate action to eliminate
the special hazards before using the machine.
■ Do not operate the machine in areas that contain flammable objects, fuels, or
products that produce flammable vapors.
■ Always use the SmartControl™ transmitter neck strap provided by Wacker
Neuson while operating with the control cable connected. This neck strap is
designed to break away so that the operator will not be dragged by the machine
should the machine slide, tip, or fall.
■ Always remain in visual contact with the machine at all times while operating the
controls.
■ Never operate multiple rollers within 20 meters (65 feet) of one another, unless
you are certain that each roller and its accompanying transmitter have been set
to a different control channel than the other rollers/transmitters being used
within the area. Refer to section
Setting Control Channels for additional
information.