Espina XTP7 - Additional Safety Instructions; Residual Risks

Additional safety instructions
- Grip the handle of the plate compactor firmly with both hands. If both hands are holding
the handle and your feet are clear of the compactor base, your hands, fingers and feet
cannot be injured by the compactor base.
- Always operate the machine from behind, never pass or stand in front of the machine
when the engine is running.
- Never place tools or any other item under the plate compactor. If the unit strikes a foreign
object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine.
- Do not overload the machine capacity by compacting too deep in a single pass or at too
fast a rate.
- Never operate the unit at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
- Exercise extreme caution on gravel drives, walks, or roads.
- Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
- Never stand on the unit while it is operating. Do not carry passengers.
- Never leave the operating position or leave the plate compactor unattended when the
engine is running.
- Always stop the engine when compacting is delayed or when walking from one location
to another.
- Stay away from the edge of ditches and avoid actions that may cause the plate compactor
to topple over. Always ascend slopes carefully, in a direct path and in reverse to prevent
the plate compactor from toppling over onto the operator.
- Always park the unit on a firm and level surface and shut the tool off.
- To reduce exposure to vibration, limit the hours of operation and take periodic breaks to
minimize repetition and rest your hand. Reduce the speed and force in which you do the
repetitive movement.
- In addition to the safety regulations in the operating instructions, you have to meet the
applicable regulations that apply for the operation of the machine in your country.
Residual risks
- Furthermore, despite all precautions having been met, some non-obvious residual risks
may still remain.
- Residual risks can be minimised if the safety and operating instructions are observed as
a whole.
- Avoid accidental starting of the machine.