Wacker Neuson DPS 1850 - Security; Policy; Responsibility of the Operator

3 Security
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3.1 Policy
In keeping with the latest technological developments
The machine is built in keeping with the latest technological developments and according to the
recognized technical safety rules. Nevertheless, improper use can result in hazards to life and limb of
the operator, third parties or to damage to the machine and other material assets.
Application in accordance with the intended purpose
The equipment may only be used for the following purposes:
 Soil compaction.
 Asphalt compaction.
 Vibrating sett paving (paving stones).
The equipment may not be used for the following purposes:
 Compaction of very cohesive soils.
 Compaction of frozen soils.
 Compaction of hard, non-compressible soils.
 Compaction of non-load-bearing soils.
Application in accordance with the intended purpose also includes the observation of all notes and safety
instructions in this manual as well as complying with the prescribed care and maintenance instructions.
Any other or exceeding use is considered improper. The manufacturer's liability and warranty are
canceled for any damage resulting from improper use. The risk lies entirely with the operator.
Structural changes
Structural changes may not be made without written approval from the manufacturer. Unapproved
structural changes may result in this machine posing dangers for the operator and/or a third party as well
as cause machine damage.
In the event of unapproved structural changes, the manufacturer's liability and guarantee are also not
applicable.
The following cases are considered structural changes:
 Opening the machine and a permanent removal of elements.
 Installation of spare parts that do not originate from Wacker Neuson or are not comparable in the
design system and quality of the original parts.
 Attaching accessories of any kind that do not originate from Wacker Neuson.
Spare parts or accessories from Wacker Neuson can be safely assembled or mounted. They can be
found on the Internet under www.wackerneuson.com.
3.2 Responsibility of the operator
The operator is the person who operates this machine for commercial or economical purposes or who
releases it to a third party for use/application and during operation bears the legal product responsibility
for the protection of the personnel or third party.
The operator must make the manual available to personnel at all times and make sure that the operator
has read and understood this manual.
The manual must be kept next to the machine or place of use.
The operator must hand over the manual to subsequent operators or owners of the machine.
The country-specific regulations, standards, and guidelines on accident prevention and environmental
protection must be observed. The operator’s manual must be supplemented with additional instructions
that take regulatory, national or generally applicable safety standards into consideration.
NOTE
Read and comply with all notes and safety instructions in this manual. Failure to comply
with these instructions can cause electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries as well as
damage to the machine and/or damage to other objects. Keep safety instructions and
notes for the future.