2.4.5 Important issues
Be aware of children and other unauthorized persons in close proximity to the machine. Never allow unqual-
ified persons to operate this machine.
2.4.6 Danger zones
Only operators and maintenance personnel are allowed “inside” the danger zone! All others must
be turned away, due to their own safety!
The entire left side of the compactor is a blind spot for the operator.
2.5 PRECAUTIONS
2.5.1 Know your machine
Know your machine. Learn all the functions and actuating mechanisms, and familiarize where the emer-
gency stop switches are located. Learn the machines capacity and limitations, to avoid unnecessary down-
time and mechanical break-down.
IMPORTANT: If any dangerous situations occur, shut down the power take off (PTO) right away.
2.5.2 Equipment control
Before starting up, make sure that the machine and its equipment is in place and in good working order! See
chapter 7 "Maintenance and mechanical adjustments".
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