Start Up Procedure - Fayat Group BOMAG BM 500/15 Service Manual

General – Concerning your safety

1.2.6 Start up procedure

1.2.6.1 Prior to start-up
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Lifting tackle must not be damaged by machine components.
Secure the machine on the transport vehicle against rolling, slip-
ping and turning over.
Loads must only be attached and hoisted by an expert / capable
person.
Use only lifting gear and lifting tackle with sufficient load bearing
capacity for the weight to be loaded.
Fasten the lifting gear only at the specified lifting points.
Danger to the life of persons if they step or stand under a sus-
pended load.
When lifting the machine avoid uncontrolled movements of the
load. If necessary hold the load with guide ropes.
Use only machines which have been serviced at regular intervals.
Become acquainted with the equipment, the indicators and control
elements, the working principle of the machine and the working
area.
Use your personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety boots, if
necessary also goggles and ear protection).
Make sure that the machine is equipped with the required lighting
according to the requirements of the application.
Do not take any loose objects with you or fasten them to the
machine.
Before mounting the machine check whether:
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persons or obstructions are beside or under the machine,
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the machine is free of oily and combustible materials,
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all access steps, grips and platforms are free of obstacles,
grease, oils, fuel, dirt, snow and ice,
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all safety elements are in place,
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all maintenance flaps and doors are closed and locked.
Use only the intended access steps and grips to mount the
machine.
Before start up, carry out all required visual inspections and func-
tion tests.
If the tests reveal damages or other defects, the machine must not
be operated, until these deficiencies have been corrected.
Do not operate the machine with defective indicators and control
elements.
BM 500/15