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1.4 Special safety instructions
1.4.1 Possible risks liable to be caused by the use of the “VPS” lightweight portable vibrator
The main risks that the “VPS” lightweight portable vibrator may cause to users and persons in the vicinity are:
Fires resulting from handling fuel incorrectly.
Inhalation of particles when tamping ballast.
Risks of being burnt by the tip of the vibrator after intensive use.
Ballast being projected by the tip’s vibrations.
1.4.2 Tip quality and instructions for use
• The engine MUST be stopped before the tip is changed.
• Only use tips officially authorized for this type of machine and which
possess technical characteristics (type and dimensions) that comply with
§2.3 Technical characteristics / tip” and with the instruction plate
riveted to the machine.
Users are RESPONSIBLE for all accidents involving non-
authorized tips.
• Never use a cracked or chipped tip. Broken tips must be discarded
immediately and be replaced by tips in perfect condition.
• When the tip is working, never touch it with your hand or any other part
of your body.
• When the tip is working, make sure that it is not close to any
obstacle such as sleepers or rails.
• Regularly check the maximum speed of the engine under NO LOAD
conditions, especially after reassembling the machine. Never check the
machine’s maximum speed when it is working, as risks of accident risks
are extremely high. To avoid all risks of accident, we recommend using
an electronic no-contact tachometer.
1.4.3 Personal protective equipment
• Personnel using this equipment must wear the clothing specified in
paragraph §1.3 “General safety regulations / the operator and his
environment”.
• They must wear safety helmets and safety boots with non-slip soles and
steel toe-caps.
• We also recommend wearing a means of protection to avoid inhaling
any particles when ballast is being tamped.
• Use of ear-muffs is also recommended (However,
railway regulations in force and applicable to the
worksite must be referred to, in order to see whether
muffs may be used or not).
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