2 Safety
2.1 Introduction 14
2.2 Symbols 14
2.2.1 Warning, danger and caution 14
2.3 Emergency stop 16
2.4 To the operator 17
2.4.1 Exercise of security 17
2.4.2 Personal protection 17
2.4.3 Personal safety 17
2.4.4 Safe operation 17
2.4.5 Important issues 18
2.4.6 Danger zones 18
2.5 Precautions 18
2.5.1 Know your machine 18
2.5.2 Equipment control 18
2.5.3 Cleaning 19
2.5.4 Environmental protection 19
2.6 Break-in period 19
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This operator’s safety manual is made to describe safe and good routines when operating the compactor.
On the other hand, it is not possible to describe every operational and safety matters that may arise. Care-
fully consider all your actions, if it is posing a safety hazard to you, or others close to the compactor! • Acci-
dents may kill you or make you disabled. • Accidents can be avoided.
2.2 SYMBOLS
This symbol means:
l ATTENTION!
l BE CAUTIOUS!
l CONSERNFORYOURPERSONALSAFETY!
When you see this symbol in the operator’s manual, be aware that violation of instructions given, can cause
you or others in the working area of the machine, being injured or killed.
2.2.1 Warning, danger and caution
Each time you see the words and symbols as shown below, please note the different directions they sym-
bolize. The pictograms are used in this manual or/and on the machine.
The symbol and the word DANGER,
state a direct or immediate dan-
gerous situation that will cause
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY if not
avoided.
The symbol and the word WARNING, indic-
ates a potentially hazardous situation. If
you fail to comply with instructions given it
could result in personal injury or loss of life.
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