Loading & Transportation; Prohibited Operations; Hygienic Principles - NTC VD12P Operation Manual

Vibratory plate compactors
1.1.6. Loading & Transportation
1. The machine may only be loaded and transported using a device or a vehicle with the lifting or
loading capacity corresponding to the weight of the machine (see "Basic Specifications").
2. When loading the machine with a crane, all the regulations applicable to work with a crane
should be observed. This should be done by a duly qualified person(s).
3. The sling should be placed in the marked place on the machine frame.
4. When handling the machine manually, more persons is necessary in order not to exceed
maximum permissible weight to be lifted by one person.
5. During transportation, the machine should be sufficiently secured against overturning, falling or
shifting. The slings should be fixed on the marked place(s).
6. During transportation, the shaft of the machine should be lifted and duly fixed in position.

1.2. Prohibited Operations

It is strictly prohibited:
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To use the machine for purposes other than those the machine is intended for;
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To control the machine in a different way from that set forth in the Operating Instructions;
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To operate the machine under influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs;
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To operate the machine in such a manner that safety of persons, buildings, structures, things or
road traffic and its smoothness is endangered.
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To operate the machine if other persons are within the working radius of the machine;
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To operate the machine with any of its protective elements removed or damaged;
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To operate the machine in dangerous areas with imminent external danger such as caving-in the
machine, landslides, overturning the machine, release of dangerous substances, risk of explosion
or fire, electric shock hazard, etc.)
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To operate the machine in the areas where buildings, other structures or underground services
could be damaged (e.g. by excessive vibrations).
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To operate the machine within the protective zones of electric lines and transformer stations;
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To cross electric cables with the machine unless they are sufficiently protected against
mechanical damage;
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To operate the machine at poor visibility or at night without sufficient illumination of the whole
workplace;
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To leave the machine while in operation or to leave the machine without having secured it
against unauthorized use;
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To disactivate safety and protective elements or to change their parameters;
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To operate the machine with leaking oil, fuel or other liquids;
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To start up the engine in a manner different from that mentioned in the Operating Instructions;
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To clean the machine or to remove dirt while in operation;
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To smoke or use open fire when fueling or lubricating the machine, when checking the fuel level
or the accumulator.

1.3. Hygienic Principles

Oil products (fuels, lubricants) are substances dangerous to health. Workers who come into contact with
these substances when operating, maintaining or repairing machines should observe general principles of
health protection and follow the hygienic and safety instructions issued by manufacturers of such
substances. They are especially obliged:
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To protect their skin from coming into contact with such substances;
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To wash their hands thoroughly after work, before eating and to put a suitable regenerating
cream on them.
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