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SECTION 1 -
SAFETYPRECAUTIONSANDGUIDELINES
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OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................................................1
PRE-START INSPECTION..................................................................................................................................................1
OPERATING........................................................................................................................................................................1
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................................2
OERATINGPROCEDURES...............................................................................................................................................................2
OVERVIEW
BEFORE YOU OPERATE, MAINTAIN OR IN ANY OTHER WAY, OPERATE THIS MACHINE:
READ and STUDY this manual. KNOW how to safely use the unit’s controls and what you must do for safe maintenance.
The machine has been built in accordance with state-of-the-art standards and the recognized safety rules. Nevertheless, its
use may constitute a risk to life and limb of the user or of third parties, or cause damage to the machine and to other material
property.
ALWAYS wear or use the proper safety items required for your personal protection.
Forreasons of security,long hair mustbe tied backor otherwise secured,garments must beclose-fitting and no jewelery- such
as rings or watches - may be worn. Injury may result from being caught up in the machinery or from rings catching on moving
parts.
If you have ANY QUESTIONS about the safe use or maintenance of this unit, ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR OR CONTACT ANY
INGERSOLL-RAND DISTRIBUTOR. NEVER GUESS - ALWAYS CHECK.
Never make any modifications, additions or conversions which might affect safety without the supplier’s approval. This also
applies to the installation and adjustment of safety devices and valves as well as to welding work on load-bearing elements.
Observe all fire-warning and fire-fighting procedures.
PRE-STARTINSPECTION
INSPECT your machine. Have any malfunctioning, broken or missing parts corrected or replaced before use.
Check the machine at least once per working shift for obvious damage and defects. Report any changes (incl. changes in the
machine’s working behaviour) to the competent organization/person immediately. If necessary, stop the machine immediately
and lock it.
Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is used only when in a safe and reliable state.
Operate the machine only if all protective and safety oriented devices, such as removable safety devices, emergency shut-off
equipment, sound-proofing elements and exhausts, are in place and fully functional.
The electrical equipment of machines is to be inspected and checked at regular intervals. Defects such as loose connections
or scorched cables must be rectified immediately.
VERIFY that all the instruction and safety labels are in place and readable. These are as important as any other equipment
on the compactor.
NEVER fill the fuel tank, with the engine running, while near an open flame, or while smoking. ALWAYS wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.
