Bomag BW 213 D-4 Operating Instructions, Maintenance Instructions page 14

S a f e t y r e g u l a t i o n s
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 hand-
rails.
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
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and warning horn are in order
the seat is correctly adjusted
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the mirrors (if available) are clean and correct-
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ly 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 oper-
ator's seat
For starting set all control levers to "neutral posi-
tion".
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 ade-
quate supply of fresh air when starting in closed
rooms!
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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.
Before starting or resuming work and especially
when driving backwards, check that there are no
persons or obstructions in the endangered area.
If necessary give warning signals. Stop work im-
mediately if persons remain in the danger area de-
spite the warning.
Do not step or stand into the articulation area of
the machine while the engine is running. Danger of
squashing!
Driving
In events of emergency actuate the emergency
stop switch immediately. Do not use the emergen-
cy 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-volt-
age power lines:
do not leave the operator's stand
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warn others from coming too close to the ma-
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chine 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 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.
Keep a sufficient distance to excavations and em-
bankments and make sure that you work does not
impair the stability of the machine.
B O M A G
BW 213 D-4