Wacker Neuson RD18 User manual

Instruction manual
Tandem roller / Combination
roller
RD18
Vehicle type RD18
Issue 01
Document order number 5100055889
Language en
From serial number WNCR0510JHAA00160

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Manufacturer:
HAMM AG
Hammstraße 1
D-95643 Tirschenreuth, Germany
Manufactured for:
Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG
Wackerstraße 6
D-85084 Reichertshofen, Germany
www.wackerneuson.com
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Original instruction manual
Created on:
Changed on:
Document version:
21.04.2020
14.09.2020
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This operating manual is valid for the following roller types:
TANDEM ROLLER RD18-80
RD18-100
COMBINATION ROLLER RD18-100c

Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Preface.............................................................................................................................11
1.00 Preface.....................................................................................................................................12
1.00.01 Preface to the instruction manual.....................................................................................12
1.00.02 Product information........................................................................................................... 12
1.00.03 Guarantee..........................................................................................................................12
1.00.04 Modifications/reservations................................................................................................. 13
1.00.05 Packaging and storage..................................................................................................... 13
1.00.06 Signs and symbols............................................................................................................13
1.00.07 Explanation of abbreviations.............................................................................................14
1.00.08 Warning notes................................................................................................................... 15
1.01 Documentation........................................................................................................................16
1.02 Use........................................................................................................................................... 17
1.02.01 Intended use..................................................................................................................... 17
1.02.02 Abnormal use.................................................................................................................... 17
1.02.03 Residual risks....................................................................................................................18
1.02.04 Climatic conditions............................................................................................................ 18
1.03 Environmental protection......................................................................................................20
1.04 Disposal...................................................................................................................................21
1.05 Type plate................................................................................................................................ 22
1.06 Noise and vibration requirements........................................................................................27
1.07 Personnel................................................................................................................................ 28
1.07.01 Qualification and duties.....................................................................................................28
1.08 General safety instructions...................................................................................................30
1.09 Driving on public roads.........................................................................................................31
1.10 Danger zone............................................................................................................................32
2 Description...................................................................................................................... 33
2.00 Information on the machine..................................................................................................33
2.00.01 Technical characteristics................................................................................................... 33
2.00.02 List of auxiliary equipment................................................................................................ 35
2.01 General view of machine.......................................................................................................36
2.01.01 Chassis/safety devices......................................................................................................36
2.01.02 ROPS.................................................................................................................................36
2.01.03 Stickers on the machine................................................................................................... 37
2.01.04 Consumable fill holes........................................................................................................42

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2.02 Control stand.......................................................................................................................... 43
2.02.01 Seat console..................................................................................................................... 43
2.02.02 Operating station controls................................................................................................. 43
2.02.03 Steering column................................................................................................................ 44
2.02.04 Control panel.....................................................................................................................44
2.02.05 Drive lever......................................................................................................................... 45
2.03 Drive unit/diesel engine.........................................................................................................46
2.04 Hydraulic oil supply...............................................................................................................47
2.05 Electrical system.................................................................................................................... 48
2.06 Transmission...........................................................................................................................49
2.07 Steering system......................................................................................................................50
2.08 Water system.......................................................................................................................... 51
2.08.01 Water sprinkling system....................................................................................................51
2.08.02 Additive sprinkling............................................................................................................. 51
2.09 Dynamic compaction system................................................................................................52
3 Operation.........................................................................................................................53
3.00 Important information about operating the machine......................................................... 53
3.01 Safety strut..............................................................................................................................55
3.02 Loading and transporting......................................................................................................57
3.03 Functional tests before starting work..................................................................................65
3.04 Access to the machine..........................................................................................................66
3.04.01 Access to the driver's platform......................................................................................... 66
3.05 Adjusting the driver's seat....................................................................................................68
3.06 Using the seat belt.................................................................................................................71
3.07 Adjusting the working mirror and rear-view mirror........................................................... 73
3.08 Opening and closing the engine hood................................................................................ 74
3.09 On-board power supply/battery isolation switch................................................................75
3.10 Switching the electrical system on and off.........................................................................76
3.11 Switching the signal horn and lighting on and off.............................................................77
3.12 Starting the machine..............................................................................................................79
3.13 Driving..................................................................................................................................... 81
3.13.01 Seat contact switch...........................................................................................................82
3.13.02 Adjusting the engine speed.............................................................................................. 83
3.13.03 Driving in normal operation...............................................................................................83
3.14 Stopping the machine in normal operation........................................................................ 85

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3.15 Stopping the machine in an emergency – EMERGENCY STOP........................................86
3.16 Stopping the machine because of a fault........................................................................... 88
3.17 Driving with the dynamic compaction system................................................................... 90
3.17.01 Switching the compaction system on and off................................................................... 91
3.18 Driving with water sprinkling system.................................................................................. 93
3.19 Driving with additive sprinkling system.............................................................................. 95
3.20 Track offset............................................................................................................................. 96
3.21 Adjusting scrapers................................................................................................................. 97
3.21.01 Rigid drum scraper............................................................................................................97
3.21.02 Top drum scraper..............................................................................................................97
3.21.03 Bottom drum scraper........................................................................................................ 98
3.21.04 Tyre scraper...................................................................................................................... 98
3.22 Operation monitoring...........................................................................................................100
3.22.01 Control panel – fill level control indicator........................................................................102
3.22.02 Control panel – info display/system info.........................................................................103
3.23 Switching diesel engine off................................................................................................ 104
3.24 Automatic engine stop........................................................................................................ 105
3.25 Shutting down and leaving the machine safely................................................................106
3.26 Towing the machine.............................................................................................................107
3.26.01 Preparing the machine for towing...................................................................................107
3.26.02 Depressurising the hydraulic system.............................................................................. 108
3.26.03 Releasing the spring-operated brake..............................................................................109
3.26.04 After towing/before repair................................................................................................109
3.27 Start with jump leads...........................................................................................................111
3.28 Shutting down...................................................................................................................... 113
3.28.01 Temporarily shutting down the machine and starting it up again....................................113
3.28.02 Permanently shutting down and disposing of the machine............................................ 114
4 Maintenance.................................................................................................................. 116
4.00 General maintenance instructions..................................................................................... 116
4.00.01 Important information about maintenance works............................................................116
4.00.02 Running-in instructions....................................................................................................119
4.00.03 Maintenance overview.................................................................................................... 120
4.00.04 Welding work on the machine........................................................................................ 122

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4.01 Chassis/safety devices........................................................................................................ 124
4.01.01 Basic maintenance work................................................................................................. 124
4.01.02 Checking and replacing steps/slip-resistant surface.......................................................124
4.01.03 Checking the EMERGENCY STOP function.................................................................. 125
4.01.04 Checking that the parking brake is working properly..................................................... 126
4.01.05 Checking that the seat contact switch is working properly.............................................126
4.02 Control stand........................................................................................................................ 128
4.02.01 Checking that the drive lever is working properly...........................................................128
4.03 Drive unit/diesel engine.......................................................................................................129
4.03.01 Lubricating oil change intervals...................................................................................... 130
4.03.02 Maintenance points on the diesel engine when changing oil......................................... 130
4.03.03 Replacing the filter cartridge on the fuel filter.................................................................131
4.03.04 Replacing the filter cartridge for the fuel prefilter........................................................... 132
4.03.05 Check and clean the dust discharge valve at the air filter..............................................133
4.03.06 Check the air filter...........................................................................................................133
4.03.07 Replacing air filter cartridge............................................................................................134
4.03.08 Replacing the safety cartridge at the air filter.................................................................134
4.03.09 Checking/cleaning the radiator....................................................................................... 135
4.03.10 Checking the coolant fill level......................................................................................... 136
4.03.11 Changing the coolant...................................................................................................... 137
4.04 Hydraulic oil supply.............................................................................................................139
4.04.01 Checking the hydraulic oil fill level................................................................................. 139
4.04.02 Changing the hydraulic oil and ventilation filter..............................................................140
4.04.03 Replacing the filter insert in the pressure filter for the hydraulic system........................ 141
4.05 Electrical system.................................................................................................................. 142
4.05.01 Starter battery..................................................................................................................142
4.06 Transmission.........................................................................................................................145
4.06.01 Checking roller drum/tyre scraper...................................................................................145
4.06.02 Cleaning roller drum/tyre scraper................................................................................... 145
4.06.03 Adjusting/replacing the drum scraper............................................................................. 145
4.06.04 Adjusting/replacing the tyre scraper............................................................................... 146
4.06.05 Lubricate the scraper stop lever..................................................................................... 147
4.06.06 Check that wheel nuts/wheel bolt connections are tight.................................................148
4.06.07 Checking air pressure in the tyres..................................................................................148
4.06.08 Changing the tyres..........................................................................................................149
4.07 Steering system....................................................................................................................152
4.07.01 Lubricating the articulated joint bearings........................................................................ 152
4.07.02 Lubricating the steering cylinder pins............................................................................. 152

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4.08 Water sprinkling................................................................................................................... 154
4.08.01 Checking the fill level......................................................................................................154
4.08.02 Checking the spray nozzles............................................................................................154
4.08.03 Cleaning sprinkler nozzles.............................................................................................. 156
4.08.04 Cleaning the filter for the water-sprinkling system..........................................................156
4.08.05 Emptying and cleaning the water-sprinkling system.......................................................157
4.08.06 Emptying and cleaning the additive-sprinkling system................................................... 158
4.09 Dynamic compaction system..............................................................................................160
4.09.01 Checking the damping elements.................................................................................... 160
5 Tables.............................................................................................................................161
5.00 Technical data.......................................................................................................................161
5.00.01 Engine oil........................................................................................................................ 161
5.00.02 Fuel..................................................................................................................................163
5.00.03 Cooling liquid (coolant)................................................................................................... 164
5.00.04 Hydraulic oil (mineral oil)................................................................................................ 165
5.00.05 Biodegradable hydraulic oil.............................................................................................166
5.00.06 Overview of lubricant details...........................................................................................167
5.00.07 Starting torques...............................................................................................................168
5.01 Technical data.......................................................................................................................169
5.01.01 RD18-80.......................................................................................................................... 169
5.01.02 RD18-100........................................................................................................................ 171
5.01.03 RD18-100c...................................................................................................................... 173
5.02 Dimension sheet...................................................................................................................175
5.02.01 RD18-80.......................................................................................................................... 175
5.02.02 RD18-100........................................................................................................................ 175
5.02.03 RD18-100c...................................................................................................................... 176
5.03 Fuses..................................................................................................................................... 177
5.03.01 Engine compartment....................................................................................................... 177
5.03.02 Steering column.............................................................................................................. 177
5.04 Diagnostic code....................................................................................................................179
6 Auxiliary equipment..................................................................................................... 180
6.00 Roll-over protection structure (ROPS)...............................................................................181
6.01 Falling-object protective structure (FOPS)........................................................................ 183

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6.02 Rotating beacon................................................................................................................... 184
6.02.01 Overview..........................................................................................................................184
6.02.02 Description.......................................................................................................................184
6.02.03 Fitting/removing............................................................................................................... 184
6.02.04 Operation.........................................................................................................................186
6.02.05 Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 187
6.03 Anti-freeze filling system for water sprinkling..................................................................188
6.03.01 Overview..........................................................................................................................188
6.03.02 Description.......................................................................................................................188
6.03.03 Operation.........................................................................................................................188
6.04 Bypass filter for hydraulic oil............................................................................................. 190
6.04.01 Overview..........................................................................................................................190
6.04.02 Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 190

EC Declaration of Conformity
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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1 PREFACE
NOTE
When working at the machine please always adhere to the
instructions given in your Safety instructions!
This instruction manual contains information and procedures for the safe
operation and maintenance of your Wacker Neuson machine. In the
interests of your own safety and to prevent injuries, you should carefully
read through the safety instructions, familiarise yourself with them and
observe them at all times.
This instruction manual is not a manual for extensive maintenance and
repair work. Such work should be carried out by Wacker Neuson Service
or authorised specialists.
The safety of the operator was one of the most important aspects taken
into consideration when this machine was designed. Nevertheless,
incorrect operation or improper maintenance may present risks. Please
operate and maintain your Wacker Neuson machine as described in
this instruction manual. Doing so will ensure smooth operation and high
system availability.
Defective machine parts must be replaced immediately.
Please contact your Wacker Neuson representative if you have any
questions concerning operation or maintenance.
All rights reserved, especially reproduction and distribution rights.
© Copyright 2020 Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG
This instruction manual may not be reproduced, edited, copied or
distributed – in whole or in part – without the prior, express, written
permission of Wacker Neuson.
Any type of reproduction, distribution or storage on data media of
any type and form not authorised by Wacker Neuson represents an
infringement of copyright and will be prosecuted.
We expressly reserve the right to make technical modifications – even
without special notice – which aim at further improving our machines or
their safety standards.

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1.00 Preface
1.00.01 Preface to the instruction manual
This chapter contains important instructions for the operating personnel
on how to operate the machine and to use this instruction manual.
Read the instruction manual carefully and get to know the machine.
Following the instruction manual:
■Helps to avoid risks.
■Helps to avoid malfunctions due to improper use.
■Increases the reliability when working on the construction site.
■Increases the service life.
■Reduces maintenance costs and downtimes.
Please note:
■the instruction manual.
■the safety manual.
■supplementary information.
■regulations and provisions applying at the building site (e.g. accident
prevention regulations).
Maintain and care the diesel engine according to the instructions for the
motor. Observe the safety instructions.
1.00.02 Product information
You have received a quality product. All the components of this machine
have been carefully inspected and tested. Therefore they comply with the
quality that you expect.
The reliability of the machine is preserved through correct use and careful
maintenance. Only use the specified operating supply items and the
original HAMM spare parts of the machine manufacturer.
Our representations will help you to keep your roller in perfect operating
condition.
After the warranty period, our representatives will also assist you with
advice and service. They will supply you with our original spare parts
which do not only meet the technical requirements but also ensure
exchangeability and quality.
The instruction manual contains
■safety instructions,
■operating instructions and
■maintenance instructions.
They are intended to be used by the operating personnel. Thus, keep the
instruction manual always at hand!
1.00.03 Guarantee
Warranty claims can only be accepted:
■if you operate the machine correctly.
■if you use original spare parts.
■if you use the specified operating supply items.

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■if you install the accessory equipment that the manufacturer has
approved.
■if you maintain the machine as prescribed.
■if you use the machine how described in the instruction manual.
In all other cases, the warranty is excluded.
1.00.04 Modifications/reservations
The instruction manual describes the current version of the machine. But
we may not exclude errors completely. We can modify the product and its
operation so that we do not lose our technological lead. We assume no
liability for malfunctions, downtimes and resulting damage.
1.00.05 Packaging and storage
We pack the machine carefully for shipment. Please check both
packaging and the machine for any damage to the machine upon receipt
of the goods. The machines must not be operated if they are damaged.
Only use undamaged cables and plug connections.
Please contact your supplier if the machine damaged.
After unpacking, protect the machine from moisture and contamination if
it is not going to be brought into operation immediately.
1.00.06 Signs and symbols
The signs and symbols used in this instruction manual are to help you
use this instruction manual and the machine in a safe and fast manner.
Note
NOTE
Informs about application hints and useful information.
Enumeration
■Unordered lists list various possibilities.
Operating step
Action steps describe the activities required to use the machine
correctly and safely.
Result
aDescribes the result of a sequence of action steps.
Directions
Information on directions always describe to the directions of the machine
driving forwards. Possible is information on directions like:
■left or right
■front or rear
Cross-references
Cross-references help you to find quickly sections in this instruction
manual which supply you with additional important information. The
cross-reference shows you the page of the relevant section. The
abbreviation sqq. means "and the following pages".
Example: (see "Hydraulic oil supply", page 176)

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Positioning in illustrations
Figures are labelled with numbers.
Item lines connect the correct items in the figure with the numbers. The
numbers only annotate the items for the text section to which the figure
belongs. The numbering starts anew for each figure.
In descriptive text, these numbers are in square brackets. So you can
obtain important and additional information quickly.
The end of the item line is a point or an arrow. A point marks a visible
element in the figure. An arrow marks an invisible element, which lies in
the direction of the arrow.
If necessary, figures have legends to provide the information required.
Example
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3
[1] Driver [2] Engine compartment
[3] Drive lever
Descriptive text
You use the drive lever [3] to determine the direction of travel and driving
speed.
1.00.07 Explanation of abbreviations
Abbreviations are used for machine elements and processes in this
instruction manual.
Abbreviations that are not in this list are explained the first time they
appear in the instruction manual.
Abbreviation Meaning
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
Exhaust gas after-treatment system
FOPS Falling Object Protective Structure
Structure for the driver's cab and driver's platform
to protect against falling objects
KAG Edge pressing and cutting device
Edge forming device
RMV Resonance Measurement Value
Measured value for the resonance behaviour of
the compaction system
ROPS Roll Over Protective Structure
Structure for the driver's cab and driver's platform
to protect against rolling over

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Abbreviation Meaning
SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction
Exhaust gas after-treatment system
1.00.08 Warning notes
Warning notices inform about sources of danger, and state risks and how
to avoid them.
Always follow the instructions to avoid risks!
NOTE
Warning notices always apply to the complete section of the
instruction manual that they precede.
Signal words
The signal word indicates the particular seriousness of the danger to
persons and machines, objects and the environment.
DANGER
Indicates an immediate danger to persons.
If the danger is not averted, death or the most serious, irreversible
injuries will ensue.
WARNING
Indicates a possible danger to persons.
If it is not averted, death or the most serious, irreversible injuries could
ensue.
CAUTION
Indicates a possible danger to persons.
If this situation is not avoided, minor or light injuries may be caused.
NOTICE
Indicates a danger to machines, objects or the environment.
If it is not averted, material damage will ensue.

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1.01 Documentation
This instruction manual is intended to make the operating personnel
familiar with the basic work and activities on and with the machine.
The entire instruction manual consists of:
■Safety manual
■Instruction manual of the machine
■Instruction manual of the diesel engine
■If necessary, additional information (e. g. QR code)
This instruction manual must be kept on the machine at all times. Read
this instruction manual carefully. Let someone explain to you the things
that you do not understand. Until this has been done, do not carry out any
work with or on the machine.

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1.02 Use
1.02.01 Intended use
The machine represents state-of-the-art technology and complies with
all valid safety regulations concerning its intended use at the time the
machine was launched on the market.
When designing the machine it was not possible to avoid all possible
foreseeable misuse or residual risks without restricting the machine's
intended functionality.
The machine's intended use is:
■To pave roads and traffic areas.
■To ram and smooth loose earth, road bedding, pavement or similar
ramable subgrade in layers.
Use the machine only on load-bearing soil.
Not capable of bearing are e.g. high fillings, batters, roadside ditches.
The machine may not be used in explosive areas, on landfill sites and in
mining.
The machine is only used for commercial applications within fenced
construction sites.
The machine must only be operated by authorized operating personnel
and only if in proper technical condition and in accordance with this
instruction manual.
All unintended use and/or all machine-related activities not described in
this instruction manual is to be deemed as unauthorised misuse outside
the legal limits of indemnity of the manufacturer.
1.02.02 Abnormal use
Any abnormal use or any misuse of the machine can cause serious
personal injury and/or death and will void the manufacturer's warranty
obligation, and the owner will bear the sole responsibility in this case.
Abnormal uses shall be deemed to include:
■Non-compliance with this instruction manual.
■Operating errors by operating personnel not qualified or not
instructed.
■Conveyance of passengers.
■Leaving the driver's position during operation.
■Starting, using the machine outside the driver's position.
■Errors due to reflexive behaviour and/or choosing the easiest way.
■Operating the machine if it is not in a proper technical condition.
■Using the machine with improper ambient conditions (e.g.
temperature, gradient, transverse gradient).
■Using the machine with the protective equipment removed.
■Spraying with high-pressure cleaners or fire extinguishing equipment.
■Towing trailing loads.
■Non-compliance with maintenance intervals.
■Omission of measurements and tests to detect damages early.
■Omission of replacing wear parts.

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■In the case the spare parts used are no original spare parts.
■Omission of maintenance and repair work.
■Improper maintenance and repair work.
■Unauthorized modifications of the machine.
1.02.03 Residual risks
Residual risks have been analysed and evaluated prior to starting the
construction and planning the machine. Existing residual risks are
referred to in the documentation. However, the manufacturer cannot
foresee all situations that may pose a risk in practice.
You can avoid existing residual risks if you comply with and
implement the following instructions:
■Special warnings at the machine.
■General safety instructions in this instruction manual and in the safety
instructions.
■Special warnings in this instruction manual.
■Instructions contained in the safety instructions.
■Operating instructions of the operator.
Danger of life/risk of personal injury when operating the machine
due to:
■Misuse.
■Improper operation.
■Transport.
■Missing protective equipment.
■Defective and/or damaged components.
■Operation/usage by personnel not trained and/or instructed.
The machine may cause risk to the environment e.g. with:
■Improper operation.
■Operating supply items (lubricants etc.).
■Noise emission.
Property damage may occur at the machine e.g. with:
■Improper operation.
■Non-compliance with operating and maintenance instructions.
■Improper operating supply items.
Property damage may occur at further assets within the
machine's operating area e.g. with:
■Improper operation.
Reduction in performance and/or the machine's functionality may
occur at the machine e.g. with:
■Improper operation.
■Improper maintenance and/or repair work.
■Improper operating supply items.
1.02.04 Climatic conditions
The permissible ambient temperature range for using the machine
is –20 °C (–4 °F) up to 55 °C (130 °F).

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Operation outside this temperature range requires the express
authorization of the manufacturer. Use under extreme climatic conditions
places special demands on equipment and fuel.
WARNING
Explosion!
Severe injury and death due to burns and moving parts.
■Do not use aerosol start-up aid (e.g. ether).
■Do not use any liquids as start-up aid (e.g. alcohol).
■Adapt operating materials, such as oils and coolant, to the ambient
temperature.
■Observe the instruction manuals for the battery and diesel engine.
Low ambient temperature
The diesel engine's starting behaviour and the machine's operation
depend on:
■The fuel used.
■The viscosity of the motor, gear and hydraulic oil.
■The battery's charge state.
Please note:
The acceleration and braking behaviour of the machine are influenced
by viscous hydraulic oil. Before starting operation at a low ambient
temperature, adapt the operating materials (coolant, oils etc.) to the low
temperatures.
At temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), use winter-grade fuel. Do not charge
batteries at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
Extensive ambient temperature, extensive height
At high ambient temperature and/or use of the machine at high altitudes:
■Do not completely fill the fuel and operating liquid tanks/reservoirs.
■Adjust the control system to reduce the amount of fuel injected quality
fuel engine.
NOTE
Observe the instruction manual for the diesel engine.

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1.03 Environmental protection
Send packaging, cleaning materials and used or residual operating
materials for recycling. Observe the environmental protection regulations
applicable at the place of use.
NOTE
When operating the machine, observe the notes in this
instruction manual in order to avoid unnecessary impact on the
environment.