Safety Instructions - Ingersoll Rand DX-500E Manuel De L'opérateur

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Overview
Before you operate, maintain, or in any other way, use this
machine, read and study this manual. Know how to safety use
the compactor's controls and what you must do for safe
maintenance.
The machine has been built in accordance with state-of-the-art
standards and the recognized safety rules. Nevertheless, its
use may constitute a risk to life and limb of the user or of third
parties, or cause damage to the machine and to other material
property.
ALWAYS wear or use the proper safety items required for your
personal protection.
For reasons of security, long hair must be tied back or otherwise
secured, garments must be close-fitting and no jewellery – such
as rings – may be worn. Injury may result from being caught up
in the machinery or from rings catching on moving parts.
If you have ANY QUESTIONS about the safe use or
maintenance of this unit, ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR OR
CONTACT ANY Ingersoll Rand DISTRIBUTOR. NEVER
GUESS – ALWAYS CHECK.
Never make any modifications, additions or conversions which
might affect safety without the supplier's approval. This also
applies to the installation and adjustment of safety devices and
valves as well as to welding work on load-bearing elements.
Observe all fire-warning and fire-fighting procedures.
Pre-start inspection
INSPECT your machine. Have any malfunctioning, broken or
missing parts corrected or replaced before use.
Check the machine at least once per working shift for obvious
damage and defects. Report any changes (incl. changes in the
machine's working behaviour) to the competent organisation/
person immediately. If necessary, stop the machine immediately
and lock it.
Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is
used only when in a safe and reliable state.
Operate the machine only if all protective and safety oriented
devices, such as removable safety devices, emergency shut-off
equipment, sound-proofing elements and exhausts, are in place
and fully functional.
The electrical equipment of machines is to be inspected and
checked at regular intervals. Defects such as loose connections
or scorched cables must be rectified immediately.
VERIFY that all the instruction and safety labels are in place
and readable. These are as important as any other equipment
on the compactor.
NEVER fill the fuel tank, with the engine running, while near an
open flame, or when smoking. ALWAYS wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately.
CHECK for WARNING tags placed on the machine. DO NOT
operate the equipment until repairs have been made and the
WARNING tags are removed by authorized personnel.
KNOW the location of the Emergency Shut-Down Control if the
machine is so equipped.
Operating
In the event of safety-relevant modifications or changes in the
behaviour of the machine during operation, stop the machine
immediately and report the malfunction to the competent
authority/person.
Always wear the prescribed ear protectors.
Always make sure that no person or obstruction is in your line of
travel. Watch your step to avoid tripping.
USE extreme caution and be observant when working in close
quarters or congested areas.
Before beginning
surroundings and circumstances of the site, such as obstacles
in the working and travelling area, the soil bearing capacity and
any barriers separating the construction site from public roads.
When travelling on public roads, ways and places always
observe the valid traffic regulations and, if necessary, make
sure beforehand that the machine is in a condition compatible
with these regulations
Always keep at a distance from the edges of building pits and
slopes.
DO NOT run the engine in a closed building for an extended
length of time. EXHAUST FUMES CAN KILL.
DO NOT operate the compactor on non-compactable material,
such as concrete or hardened asphalt.
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