Intended use, Operation of the machine

Safety regulations:

3.1Intended use

Vibratory trench roller RW 1504-HF is constructed in accordance with the state of the art and with accepted rules of operating safety. However, its use can still give rise to hazardous situations which constitute a danger to life and limb for the operator or for third parties or which can lead to impairment of the machine or damage to other property if:

•It is used in a manner other than its intended use

•It is modiﬁ ed or conversion work is carried out by unqualiﬁ ed persons

•The safety remarks are not observed

•It is not operated or maintained by suitably qualiﬁ ed personnel.

The RW 1504-HF must only be operated when in a technically ﬂ awless condition and in accordance with its intended use with sufﬁ cient awareness of safety aspects and potential hazards and in strict observance of the operating instructions. In particular malfunctions which could detract from the safety of the equipment must be remedied without delay.

When operating the roller, adherence to the valid accident prevention regulations and the generally accepted rules of safety, as well as country-speciﬁ c regulations is assumed.

The point „Fields of application“ (Section 2.1) outlines the designated purpose for which the RW 1504-HF is exclusively intended. Any other or further reaching use is deemed to be not in accordance with its intended use. The manufacturer/supplier accepts no liability for any damage arising as a result of such incorrect use. All risk arising rests solely with the user.

3.2Operation of the machine

Only suitably qualiﬁ ed and designated persons who have received the appropriate training, and who are over 18 may drive and operate the machine. Fields of responsibility during operation must be clearly deﬁ ned and observed. All persons entrusted with operation, maintenance or repair of the machine must read and adhere to the safety regulations. Where appropriate, this must be conﬁ rmed by the user‘s company by means of a signature by the person or persons concerned.

Persons acting under the inﬂ uence of drugs, medicines or alcohol may not operate, maintain or repair the machine.

Maintenance and repair require specialist knowledge and may only be carried out by qualiﬁ ed specialist personnel.

3.3Safety remarks in the operating and maintenance instructions

iDanger

This warning sign is an indication of possible danger of personal injury.

Note:

This warning sign is an indication of possible impairment to the machine or parts of the equipment.

Remark:

These parts of the instructions provide technical information intended to ensure optimum economy and efﬁ cient use of the machine.