Operator`s manual

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Rammer
Safety Information
Safe
operating
practices
When operating this rammer:
■ Remain aware of the rammer’s moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and loose
clothing away from the rammer’s moving parts.
■ When working near the edges of pits, slopes, trenches, and platforms, always
operate the rammer in such a way that there is no possibility of it tipping over or
falling in.
When operating this rammer:
■ Do not operate a rammer in need of repair.
■ Do not tamper with or disable the function of the operating controls.
■ Do not leave the rammer running unattended.
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE)
Wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this
machine:
■ Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
■ Safety glasses with side shields
■ Hearing protection
■ Safety-toed footwear
After use ■ Stop the engine when the machine is not being operated.
■ Close the fuel valve on engines equipped with one when the machine is not
being operated.
■ Ensure that the machine will not tip over, roll, slide, or fall when not being
operated.
■ Store the machine properly when it is not being used. The machine should be
stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children.
1.4 Safety Guidelines for Lifting the Machine
When lifting the machine:
■ Make sure slings, chains, hooks, ramps, jacks, forklifts, cranes, hoists, and any
other type of lifting device used is attached securely and has enough weight-
bearing capacity to lift or hold the machine safely. See section Technical Data
for machine weight.
■ Remain aware of the location of other people when lifting the machine.
■ Only use the lifting points and tie-downs described in the Operator’s Manual.
■ Make sure the transporting vehicle has sufficient load capacity and platform size
to safely transport the machine.
To reduce the possibility of injury:
■ Do not stand under the machine while it is being lifted or moved.
■ Do not get onto the machine while it is being lifted or moved.