Before Starting - Wacker Neuson RD 12A Operator's Manual

RD 12A
Vibrating on a compacted surface
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Operation on Slopes
WARNING
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Before Starting

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• Reduce travel speed and watch the drum position carefully when
operating along the edge of an elevated surface.
• Keep as much of the drum on the elevated surface as possible.
Activating the vibratory system on a fully compacted surface may
cause the drums to rebound and momentarily lose contact with the
ground. If this occurs while the machine is on an incline, the machine
may slide.
• If the drums rebound on the compacted surface, reduce vibration
speed or stop vibration entirely.
When operating on slopes or hills special care must be taken to reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment. Always operate
the machine up and down hills rather than from side to side. For safe
operation and for protection of the engine, continuous duty use should
be restricted to front/rear slopes of 17° (30% grade) or less.
NEVER operate machine on side slopes. The machine may roll over,
even on stable ground. Always operate the machine parallel to the
slope; never perpendicular.
Before starting the machine check the following:
• Engine oil level
17˚
30%
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