Start up the roller from the driver’s seat only (1a).
The driver must wear a seatbelt.
When the roller is being operated, there must be no one In front or behind the roller (1b).
Any person in the vicinity of the roller (2a) while it is being operated must maintain a minimum safety distance of 1 meter.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Keep your distance from side slopes and curbs! Side slopes can slip down! Do not drive over curb!
! DANGER OF OVERTURNING !
Be aware of the hazard stated below:
1.Flat surfaces may not have uniform soil density.
2.Hollow spaces or rocks might be below the surface.
3.Clay ground can be slippery when wet.
4.The danger of sliding sidewards is higher when vibrating.
5.Sharp steering maneuvers (turns) near side slopes can increase the danger of overturning.
6.Central articulated machines are more dangerous near side slopes during sharp steering maneuvers (turns).
TANDEM ROLLER: T16 — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/12/01) — PAGE 11
