Wacker Neuson BPS Series Operator's Manual page 20

Safety
4.8 Specific vibration plate safety instructions
4.8.2 Operational safety
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Operating machines in potentially explosive atmospheres or near open
flames can result in an explosion or fire. This can seriously injure people
and cause property damage.
• Do not operate the machine in a potentially explosive environment.
• Do not operate machine in oilfield environments - methane gas leak-
ing from ground.
• Do not operate the machine in the vicinity of open flames.
• Do not operate the machine in dry, highly flammable vegetation.
Caution! Risk of injury from slipping machine.
In heavy rain, the machine may slip on sloping surfaces. This can injure
people and damage the machine.
• Do not operate the machine on inclined surfaces in heavy rain.
Warning! Risk of injury from uncontrolled guided machine.
Loss of machine control can result in serious injury to the operator or oth-
ers.
• Always hold the machine with both hands.
• Take a firm stand.
Warning! Risk of injury from tipping or slipping machine.
The machine can tip over or slide off in the vicinity of escarpments. Peo-
ple can be hit and seriously injured.
Make sure at least 2/3 of the machine is on a stable surface.
Otherwise, take the machine out of operation and move it to a stable sur-
face.
Caution! Risk of injury from the machine slipping.
When operating the machine on inclined surfaces, the machine can slip
and tip over. This can injure people and damage the machine.
• Only approach gradients from below.
• Stay above the machine during compaction work across the slope.
• Do not leave the designated operating position when the machine is
in operation.
• Exercise the utmost degree of caution near abysses or slopes.
• Ensure stability.
Caution! Danger of being buried in ditches and pits.
When operating the machine in ditches and pits, side walls can collapse
due to vibration. People can be buried and injured.
• Check side walls for stability before starting work.
• Pay close attention to sidewalls in ditches and pits.
Caution! Risk of injury to third parties when the machine is running.
When operating the machine, people in the work area can be injured.
• Never let the machine run unattended.
• Block off a large work area and keep unauthorized persons away.
• Make sure people in the work area keep a minimum distance of 2
meters from the running machine.