Starting; Starting With Jump Leads; Starting In Closed Rooms; Driving The Machine - Fayat Group BOMAG BW177D-50 Operating Instructions, Maintenance Instructions

the machine is free of any oily and combustible
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material
all handrails, steps and platforms are free of
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grease, oils, fuels, dirt, snow and ice
the engine compartment hood is closed and
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locked
To climb onto the machine use steps and handrails.
Check before starting, whether:
the machine shows any obvious defects
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all protective devices are properly secured in
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their place
steering, brakes, control elements, lighting and
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warning horn are in order
the seat is correctly adjusted
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the mirrors (if available) are clean and correctly
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adjusted.
Do not start the machine if any gauges, control lights
or controls are defective.
Do not take any loose objects with you or fasten them
to the machine.
On machines with ROPS you should always wear your
seat belt!

Starting

Start and operate the machine only from the operator's
seat
For starting set all control levers to "neutral position".
Do not use any starting aids such as Start Pilot or ether.
After starting check all gauges.

Starting with jump leads

Connect plus with plus and minus with minus (ground
cable) - always connect the ground cable last and
disconnect it first! Wrong connections may cause
severe damage in the electric system.
Never start the engine by bridging the electrical
connections on the starter, because the machine would
probably start to move immediately.

Starting in closed rooms

Exhaust gases are toxic! Always ensure an adequate
supply of fresh air when starting in closed rooms!
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SAFTEY REGULATIONS

driving the machine

Persons in the endangered area
If the machine has turned over and the cabin door
is jammed, use the right hand cabin window as an
emergency exit.
Check if there are persons or obstacles in the danger
area before starting or resuming work, especially when
driving in reverse.
If necessary give warning signals. Stop work
immediately if persons remain in the danger area
despite the warning.
Do not step or stand into the articulation area of the
machine while the engine is running. Danger of injury!
driving
In events of emergency actuate the emergency stop
switch immediately. Do not use the emergency stop
push button as service brake.
Restart the machine only after the danger, that has
caused the actuation of the emergency stop, has been
eliminated.
If the machine has come in contact with high-voltage
power lines:
do not leave the operator's stand
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warn others from coming too close to the
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machine or touching it
if possible drive the machine out of the danger
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zone
have the power shut off.
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Operate the machine only from the operator's seat.
Keep the cabin doors closed.
Do not adjust the operator's seat while driving.
Do not climb onto or off the machine while driving.
Change the travel direction only while the machine is
standing.
Do not use the machine to transport persons.
Stop the machine if you notice unusual noises or the
development of smoke. Investigate the cause and have
the fault corrected.
Always keep a safe distance to excavations and
embankments and avoid all activities which could impair
the stability of the machine.
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