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GENERAL
1.3.3 Safety
The safety notes summary applies to sever-
al machine types with different equipment.
Thus, it may be possible that some safety
notes are listed which do not apply to your
machine type.
Warning notes and symbols
The following denominations or symbols are
used in the operation instructions for indica-
tions of special importance. Please disclose
these safety instructions also to other users.
Principle; intended use
• This machine has been built according to
the state-of-the-art and the generally ac-
cepted safety regulations. However, dan-
ger for life and health of the user or impair-
ment of the machine and of other objects
can arise during the use of the machine.
• This machine may only be used in techni-
cally unobjectionable condition, as well as
according to the intended use, and aware
of safety issues and possible dangers, al-
ways observing the operating instructions.
All safety devices removed for transport
purposes (anti-rollover device ROPS, han-
dles, silencers etc.) must be installed to
the machine prior to using it. In particular,
any troubles which could have effect on
safety must be eliminated immediately.
• Arbitrary changes will exclude the manu-
facturer's liability for any damage resulting
from this.
• The machine may only be deployed on
surfaces that can support it. It is intended
solely for deployment for compressing
loose surfaces, road foundations, road
surfaces and similar compactable founda-
tions. Any other deployment or a deploy-
ment beyond this is not deemed as intend-
ed. The manufacturer/supplier is not liable
for any damage resulting from this. The
user will bear the complete risk.
• The intended use also includes the ob-
servance of the operating instructions as
well as the compliance with the inspection
and maintenance requirements set out by
the manufacturer.
Immediate danger; possible consequenc-
es:
Death or very severe injuries.
Possibly dangerous situation; possible
consequences:
Death or very severe injuries.
Dangerous situation; possible conse-
quences:
Light or insignificant injuries, warning of
property damage.
Possibly detrimental situation; possible
consequences:
The product or things in its surrounding
may be damaged.
Hints on application and useful informa-
tion.
No information warning against a danger-
ous or detrimental situation.