Wacker Neuson DPS 1850 - Specific Safety Instructions - Vibratory Plates

3 Security
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Screw connections
All screw connections must meet the prescribed specifications and must be firmly screwed together.
Observe the tightening torques!
The screws and nuts may not be damaged, bent or deformed.
Pay particular attention to:
 Captive nuts and micro-encapsulated screws may not be reused once loosened. The locking effect
is lost.
 Screw connections with adhesive securing/liquid adhesives (e.g. Loctite) must be cleaned after
loosening and must be provided new adhesive.
3.6.3 Safety of persons
 Working under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication can cause serious injuries.
 Appropriate protective equipment is to be worn for all work. Appropriate protective equipment
reduces the risk of injury considerably.
 Remove tools before operating the machine. Tools that are located on a rotating machine part can
be ejected and lead to serious injuries.
 Always ensure a good footing.
 Vibration-induced long-term damage cannot be ruled out entirely during longer periods of work with
this machine. For exact values of vibration measurement, see the Technical Data chapter.
 Wear appropriate clothing. Keep baggy or loose clothing, gloves, jewelry and long hair away from
moving/rotating machine parts. Entanglement hazard!
 Ensure that no other individuals are in the danger zone!
3.6.4 Handling and use
 Handle machines with care. Do not operate machines with defective components or operator’s
controls. Immediately replace defective components or operator’s controls. Machines with defective
components or operator’s controls carry a high risk of injury!
 The operator’s controls of the machine shall not be improperly locked, manipulated, or changed.
 Use the machine, accessories, tools, etc. according to these instructions.
 Properly store unused machines out of the reach of children. The machine may only be operated by
authorized personnel.
 After operation, store the cooled machine in a locked, clean, frost-protected and dry location that is
inaccessible to other people and children.
3.7 Specific safety instructions - Vibratory plates
3.7.1 External influences
The vibratory plate may not be operated in the event of the following external influences:
 In heavy rain on sloped surfaces. Risk of slipping!
 Oil field environments - methane emergence from the soil. Explosion hazard!
 In dry, easily flammable vegetation. Fire hazard!
 In an explosive vicinity. Explosion hazard!
NOTICE
Observe the instructions of the liquid adhesive manufacturer.