Intended Use - Bomag BPR 45/55 D Operating Instructions Manual

Safety regulations
General
This BOMAG machine has been built in com-
pliance with the latest technical standard and
complies with the applicable regulations and
technical rules. However, dangers for persons
and property may arise from this machine, if:
it is used for purposes other than the ones it is
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intended for,
it is operated by untrained personnel,
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it is changed or converted in an unprofessional
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way,
the safety instructions are not observed.
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Each person involved in the operation, mainte-
nance and repair of the machine must there-
fore read and comply with these safety
regulations. If necessary, this must be con-
firmed by obtaining the signature of the cus-
tomer.
Furthermore, the following obviously also applies:
applicable accident prevention instructions,
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generally accepted safety and road traffic reg-
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ulations,
country specific safety regulations. It is the
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duty of the operator to be acquainted with
these instructions and to apply these accord-
ingly. This applies also for local regulations
concerning different types of handling work.
Should the recommendations in these instruc-
tions be different from the regulations valid in
your country, you must comply with the safety
regulations valid in your country.

Intended use

This machine must only be used for:
Compaction of all types of soils
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Repair work on all types of soil
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Paving of walkways
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Work in trenches
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Underfilling and compaction of hard shoulders
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Unintended use
Dangers may arise from the machine when it is
used for purposes other than the one it is intended
for.
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Any danger caused by intended use is the sole re-
sponsibility of the customer or driver/operator, the
manufacturer cannot be made liable.
Examples for unintended use are:
Dragging the machine along as a measure of
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transportation
Throwing the machine off the transport vehicle
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Attaching an additional weight to the machine
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It is not permitted to stand on the machine while
working.
Any transport ropes fastened to the machine must
be removed before operation.
Starting and operation of the machine in explosive
environments and in underground mining is pro-
hibited.
Remaining dangers, remaining risks
Despite careful work and compliance with stand-
ards and regulations it cannot be ruled out that fur-
ther dangers may arise when working with and
handling the machine.
Both the machine as well as all other system com-
ponents comply with the currently valid safety reg-
ulations. Nevertheless, remaining risks cannot be
ruled out completely, even when using the ma-
chine for the purpose it is intended for and follow-
ing all information given in the operating
instructions.
A remaining risk can also not be excluded beyond
the actual danger zone of the machine. Persons
remaining in this area must pay particular attention
to the machine, so that they can react immediately
in case of a possible malfunction, an incident or
failure etc.
All persons remaining ion the area of the machine
must be informed about the dangers that arise
from the operation of the machine.
Regular safety inspections
Have the machine inspected by an expert (capa-
ble person) as required for the conditiosn the ma-
chine is working under, but at least once every
year.
BOMAG BPR 45/55 D, BPR 55/65 D