Safety instructions 11
3.5 OPERATIONAL SAFETY
o Only a qualified driver and trained operators are authorized to work with the vehicle
and are responsible for third parties in the vehicle zone.
o Unauthorized people should be sent outside the danger zone without exception,
because with the compaction mechanism working there is a risk of injury from ejected
fragments of waste etc.
o The vehicle cannot be used if the safety devices have been changed or deactivated. If
the safety devices are worn or lost, they must be replaced immediately.
o The directions used in the manual (right side, left side, front, back) mean the positions
seen in the driving direction.
o To ensure vehicle stability, place it on solid ground with a maximum slope of 5 degrees.
o When working on inclines or slopes, make sure that the vehicle is stable. Also secure
the vehicle against rolling away with at least two wedges located under the vehicle's
wheels.
o Before each start-up of the vehicle, the hydraulic system must be checked. Worn or
damaged hydraulic hoses must be replaced immediately using original spare parts.
o In the event of downtime at work, the vehicle must be secured against unauthorized
starting by removing the keys from the ignition.
o The permissible total weight of the vehicle must be strictly observed and thus not
reloaded.
o The inspection door may only be opened for maintenance and cleaning work.
When the door is opened, all body functions are blocked.
o The picture below shows work zones of the operators
Fig. 3.3 Working zones of the operator
3.5.1 Emergency stop button
In case of danger the compaction mechanism should be stopped by pressing emergency stop
button / / . Emergency stop buttons are placed on the left or right side of the
body, on the tailgate and in the driver’s cab. After pressing the button, an alarm signal is heard
in the driver’s cab in form of the pulsating sound.