SECTION 1 SAFETY
1-12 DD-29/31HF/38HF Vibratory Asphalt Compactors
GET immediate attention if fluid has been injected under your skin. Fluid penetration from a
pin hole leak can cause severe injury or death.
Hydraulic lines must be laid and fitted properly. Ensure that no connections are interchanged.
The fittings, lengths and quality of the hoses must comply with the technical requirements.
When handling oil, grease and other chemical substances, observe the product related safety
regulations.
Be careful when handling hot consumables (risk of burning or scalding).
WARNING OF SPECIAL DANGERS
When working with the machine, maintain a safe distance from overhead electric lines. If work
is to be carried out close to overhead lines, the working equipment must be kept well away
from them.
WARNING
!
If your machine comes into contact with a live electrical wire:
• Do not leave the machine.
• Do not touch any control or any part of the machine.
• Warn others against approaching and touching the machine.
• Have the live wire de-energized.
• Do not leave the machine until the damaged line has been safely de-energized.
Operate internal combustion engines and fuel operated heating systems only in adequately
ventilated premises. Before starting the machine in enclosed premises, make sure that there
is sufficient ventilation.
TRANSPORTING, TOWING AND ROADING
Use only appropriate means of transport and lifting gear of adequate capacity.
The fastening of loads and the instructing of crane operators should be entrusted to
experienced persons only. The personnel giving the instructions must be within sight or sound
of the operator.
DO NOT attempt to load the compactor on the transporter without knowledge and experience
with the operation of the compactor.
Always use a ramp when loading the compactor on the transporter. Be sure ramps are of
adequate strength, low angle, proper height and width.
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