SAFETY SECTION 1
DD-29/31HF/38HF Vibratory Asphalt Compactors 1-7
Starting
ALWAYS USE hand rails and steps to get on and off the compactor.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN a three-point contact when climbing onto or off of the compactor, a
shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
READ and FOLLOW ALL instruction decals.
ALWAYS be seated with the seat belt on when operating the machine.
BEFORE attempting to start the engine, ENSURE that the propulsion (travel) control is in the
“STOP” position.
BEFORE starting the engine, ENSURE that the parking brake control is in the “Applied”
position.
START the engine from the operator’s position only.
WARNING
!
NEVER jump start the compactor directly to the starter or starter
solenoid. Severe injury or death could result from the compactor lurching
forward or backward and running over the person(s) attempting to jump
start the compactor. Normal safety devices are bypassed when jump
starting the starter or starter solenoid directly.
ALWAYS USE EXTREME CAUTION if you have to jump-start the engine.
AVOID personal injuries by making sure that the compactor does not touch the other machine
while it is being jump started.
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