Ammann AP 240 - Duties of the Driver

26 AP 240
2.1. Main Safety Measures
2.1.3. Duties of the driver
Before Machine operation starts the driver shall be liable •
to get familiar with the instructions given in the documen-
tation supplied together with the Machine, with the safety
measures in particular, and observe these thoroughly. This
applies also to the personnel in charge of maintenance, ad-
justments and repairs of the Machine.
Do not drive the Roller unless fully made familiar with all
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the Machine’s functions, working elements and operation
elements, and until knowing exactly how to control the Ma-
chine.
Follow the safety symbols placed on the Machine and keep
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these in legible condition.
Before work is started, get familiar with the work site en-
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vironment, i.e. with any barriers, slopes, utility line system,
necessary types of workplace protection with respect to the
environment (noise, vibrations, etc.).
When you nd out any hazard to health or life of persons,
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property hazard, failure, or upon technology equipment ac-
cident, or when nding any symptoms of such hazards in
course of operation, then the driver, unless able to elimina-
te such hazard by himself/herself, must stop the work and
secure the machine against any undesirable start; please
attach “MACHINE REPAIR” warning sign onto steering wheel
as depicted in Section called “Safety signs used on the ma-
chine“, report this to the person in charge, and if possible,
notify all persons exposed to such danger.
Before starting Machine operation, get familiar with the re-
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cords and operating deviations found out in course of pre-
vious work shift.
Inspect the Machine and its accessories before work is star-
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ted, check controllers, communication and safety equip-
ment, whether these are able to work as per the Manual. If
having found any defect that might endanger work safety
and unable to repair by yourself, do NOT start the Machine,
and report such defect to a person in charge.
Fasten your seat belt when working with the Machine. Make
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sure the seat belt and its mounting are not damaged!
If nding any defect during operation, stop the Machine in-
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stantly, lock safely against any undesired starting.
Follow Machine run during its operation, and record any de-
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fects found in the Operation Logbook.
Keep Operating Logbook designed to make Machine ac-
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ceptance and handover records between drivers, records
about defects and repairs during operation, evidence of ma-
jor events during a work shit.
Before starting the engine the controllers must be in their
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zero position, no persons may stay within hazardous reach
of the Machine.
Use sound or light signal everytime the Machine is put into
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operation, and this always before starting Machine engine.
Before driving, make up air reservoir to 8 bar (116 PSI) pres-
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sure in order to brake o the Machine.
Before starting Machine operation, check the function of
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brakes and steering.
Following a warning signal the operator may start the Ma-
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chine only when all the employees left a danger area. Con-
cerning (blind) workplaces unable to overlook properly, put
the Machine into operation only after the elapse of the time
required to leave danger area.
Observe safety regulations during Machine operation, carry
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out no activity that would jeopardise work safety, pay full
attention to Machine steering.
Respect the technological procedure or the instructions by
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a person accountable.
When rolling in the workplace, adapt the rolling speed to
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the terrain condition, work carried out and weather conditi-
ons. Watch continuously the clearance so to avoid any colli-
sion with a barrier.
Upon completion or stop of the Machine operation during
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which driver leaves the Machine, adopt measures against
any unauthorized use of the Machine and its spontaneous
start. Remove key from ignition box, turn ON the parking
brake switch, lock the cab, (dashboard cover in the Machi-
ne with no cab), engine bonnet, use disconnector to cut o
wiring.
With the Machine parked on a road or highway, take measu-
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res in line with regulations valid for roads and highways.
Having nished the operation, park the Machine at a proper
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place (at, bearing area) so to avoid Machine stability endan-
gered, Machine interfering with trac roads, Machine expo-
sed to falling objects (rock), and where exposed to no other
disaster of dierent kind (oods, landslides or others.).
When working with the Machine is completed, record in
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the Operation Logbook any Machine defects, damage or
repairs made. During immediate switching of drivers there
is the duty to notify directly the switching driver of the facts
found.
Driver must use Personal Protective Equipment - work
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clothing, safety shoes, the clothing shall not be too loose,
damaged, hairs protected with proper head piece. During
maintenance (lubricating, replacing operating media) make
sure hands are protected with appropriate gloves.
With the Machine that has no cab, or when driving with 3rd
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gear, use ear protection.
Maintain the Machine tted with the required equipment
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accessories and outt.
Keep the Machine free of any oil dirt or ammable materials.
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Keep driver’s control stand, climbing irons, walkway (step-
on) surfaces clean.
In case Machine comes into contact with high voltage, plea-
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se adhere to the following principles:
Try to move with the Machine away from the hazardous
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area
Do not leave driver’s control stand
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Give warning signal to others not to come near or touch
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the Machine.