Bomag BW 900-2 Operating Instructions Manual page 12

S a f e t y r e g u l a t i o n s
General
This BOMAG machine is built in accordance
with the latest technical standard and the valid
technical rules and regulations. There is, how-
ever, a risk of danger for persons and property
if:
the machine is used for purposes other than
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those it is intended for
the machine is operated by untrained person-
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nel
the machine is modified or converted in an un-
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professional way
the applicable safety regulations are not ob-
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served.
Each person involved in operation, mainte-
nance and repair of the machine must there-
fore read and apply these safety regulations.
This should be confirmed by obtaining the sig-
natures of the customer, if necessary.
Furthermore the following regulations and instruc-
tions are obviously also valid:
applicable accident prevention instructions
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generally acknowledged safety and road traffic
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regulations
country specific safety regulations. It is the
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duty of the operator to know and observe
these regulations. This applies also for local
regulations and the regulations for various
types of manual work. If the recommendations
in this manual differ from the regulations valid
in your country, you must strictly observe the
regulations in your country.
Intended use
This machine must only be used for:
compaction of bituminous material, e.g. road
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surface layers
light compaction work in earth construction
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(road sub-bases)
You should only operate the unit with fully
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functional safety equipment.
Have the machine inspected by an expert
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once every year.
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Unintended use
Dangers may, however, arise from the machine if
it is used by untrained personnel in an unprofes-
sional way or if it is used for purposes other than
those mentioned in these instructions.
Do not work with vibration on hard concrete, on a
cured concrete layer or heavily frozen ground.
Starting and operation of the machine in an explo-
sive environment is prohibited.
Who is allowed to work with the ma-
chine?
The machine must only be operated by trained
and authorized persons which are at least 18
years of age. The responsibilities for the operation
of the machine must be clearly specified and com-
plied with.
Persons under the influence of alcohol, medica-
tion or drugs must not operate, service or repair
the machine.
Maintenance and repair tasks require specific
knowledge and must therefore only be carried out
by trained and qualified personnel.
Conversions and alterations to the ma-
chine
Unauthorized conversions to the machine are pro-
hibited for safety reasons.
Original parts and accessories have been special-
ly designed for this machine. We wish to make ex-
pressly clear that we have not tested or authorized
any original parts or special equipment not sup-
plied by us. The installation and/or use of such
products can impair the active and/or passive driv-
ing safety. The manufacturer expressly excludes
any liability for damage resulting from the use of
non-original parts or accessories.
Safety notes in the operating and main-
tenance instructions:
Danger
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Sections marked like this point out possible
dangers for persons.
B O M A G
BW 900-2