Fayat Group BOMAG BM 500/15 Service Manual page 24

General – Concerning your safety
Milling application with levelling
system
1.2.7.6 Parking the machine
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Special caution is required when lowering the milling drum into the
ground and during the subsequent work process:
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The scraper must not be fixed in place when lowering the
milling drum into the ground.
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During careless starting of a new milling track the machine can
suddenly make a sudden and uncontrolled backwards move.
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There may be foreign objects (pipes, metal parts and similar) in
the milling area, which may cause dangerous operating condi-
tions.
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Ropes, strings, carpets or mats in the working area can be
pulled in by the milling drum when cutting into the ground or
during milling operation.
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Worn cutting tools can cause dangerous operating conditions.
Always replace worn cutting tools in due time.
If necessary check the cutting tools several times a day.
Keep a safety distance when checking the milling depth.
Make sure that there are no persons in the danger zone.
Set the belt speed to ensure that no milling material is thrown out
in an uncontrolled manner.
Never reach into the running conveyor system (e.g. for the purpose
of cleaning).
Never swing the loading conveyor belt over persons or the truck
cabin.
During milling applications with levelling system components and
assemblies of the machine are moved manually or automatically.
Moving components and assemblies of the machine can cause
severe injuries and material damage.
Make sure that there are no persons in the danger zone.
Never work on the sensors while the levelling system is active.
Make sure that the machine is operated, controlled and monitored
by a qualified and experienced operator.
Run the conveyor belt empty.
Do not park the machine in front of stairs or ladders, water
hydrants etc., if this would obstruct their use.
Park the machine on horizontal, level, firm ground.
Before leaving the machine:
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shift all control levers to "Neutral position", "Off" or "0",
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apply the parking brake,
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shut down the engine, pull off the ignition key,
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pull off the main battery switch,
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secure the machine against unintended use.
Do not jump off the machine, but use hand grips and access steps.
BM 500/15