Product Manual

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RD12A/12K Safety Information
1.3 Safety Guidelines for Operating the Machine
Operator
training
Before operating the machine:
■ Read and understand the operating instructions contained in all manuals
delivered with the machine.
■ Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls and safety
devices.
■ Contact Wacker Neuson for additional training if necessary.
When operating this machine:
■ Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine. People
operating the machine must be familiar with the potential risks and hazards
associated with it.
Operator
qualifications
Only trained personnel are permitted to start, operate, and shut down the machine.
They also must meet the following qualifications:
■ Have received instruction on how to properly use the machine
■ Are familiar with required safety devices
The machine must not be accessed or operated by:
■ Children
■ People impaired by alcohol, drugs, or prescription drugs
Application
area
Be aware of the application area.
■ Keep unauthorized personnel, children, and pets away from the machine.
■ Remain aware of changing positions and the movement of other equipment and
personnel in the application area/job site.
■ Remain aware of changing surface conditions and use extra care when
operating over uneven ground, on hills, or over soft or coarse material. The
machine could shift or slide unexpectedly.
■ Use caution when operating the machine near the edges of pits, trenches, or
platforms. Check to be sure that the ground surface is stable enough to support
the weight of the machine with the operator and that there is no danger of the
roller sliding, falling, or tipping.
■ Do not operate the machine in areas that contain flammable objects, fuels, or
products that produce flammable vapors.
■ Keep the area around the muffler free of debris such as leaves, paper, cartons,
etc. A hot muffler could ignite the debris and start a fire.
Safety
devices,
controls, and
attachments
Only operate the machine when:
■ All safety devices and guards are in place and in working order.
■ All controls operate correctly.
■ The machine is set up correctly according to the instructions in the Operator’s
Manual.
■ The machine is clean.
■ The machine’s labels are legible.