Safety
4.9 Specific safety instructions for vibration plates
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Operator’s manual | VP | 5100056064 | 02/2020 | [en]
4.8.3
Handling and use
• Handle machines with care. Do not operate machines whose com-
ponents or control elements are defective. Have defective compon-
ents or control elements replaced immediately. Machines with defect-
ive 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 commissioning. 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.
4.9
Specific safety instructions for vibration plates
External influences
Do not operate the machine under the following external influences:
• In potentially explosive atmospheres. Explosion hazard!
• In case of heavy rain on inclined surfaces. Danger of slipping!
• 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!
Operational safety
• When operating the machine, make sure that no gas, water or elec-
trical lines or pipes are damaged.
• Exercise the utmost degree of caution near abysses or slopes.
Danger 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.
