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Safety Information RT / RTx
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.
To ensure safe operation of the machine:
Do not operate the machine if any safety devices or guards are missing or
inoperative.
Do not modify or defeat the safety devices.
Only use accessories or attachments that are approved by Wacker Neuson.
Safe
operating
practices
When operating this machine:
Remain aware of the machine’s moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and loose
clothing away from the machine’s moving parts.
When operating this machine:
Do not operate a machine in need of repair.
Do not consume the operating fluids used in this machine. Depending on your
machine model, these operating fluids may include water, wetting agents, fuel
(gasoline, diesel, kerosene, propane, or natural gas), oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid,
heat transfer fluid (propylene glycol with additives), battery acid, or grease.
Use caution when operating 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.
Position yourself safely when operating machine in reverse or on hills. Leave
enough space between yourself and the machine so you will not be placed in a
hazardous position should the machine slide or tip.
Do not use a cellphone or send text messages while operating this machine.
Stay clear of the articulated steering joint and the area between the front and
rear frames.
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, if equipped, when machine is not being operated.
Ensure that the machine will not tip over, roll, slide, or fall when not being
operated.
Store the machine in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children.