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Safety Information RD7
1.2 Machine Description and Intended Use
This machine is a dual drum vibratory walk-behind roller. The Wacker Neuson
Walk-Behind Roller consists of an upper frame to which are mounted a diesel/
gasoline engine, a handle, a hydraulic tank, a water tank, a hydraulic system, and a
hydraulic cooling system; and a lower frame which supports two steel drums, and
an exciter assembly. The engine powers the hydraulics that provide machine
movement and drum vibration. The vibrating drums smooth and compact the work
surface as the machine moves. The operator uses the handle to manually control
machine speed and direction.
This machine is intended to be used for compacting sand, gravel, soil, and asphalt
on roadways, walkways, bridges, and parking lots.
This machine has been designed and built strictly for the intended use described
above. Using the machine for any other purpose could permanently damage the
machine or seriously injure the operator or other persons in the area. Machine
damage caused by misuse is not covered under warranty.
The following are some examples of misuse:
â– Using the machine as a ladder, support, or work surface
â– Using the machine to carry or transport passengers or equipment
â– Using the machine to tow other machines
â– Using the machine to spray liquids other than water (i.e., diesel fuel on asphalt)
â– Operating the machine outside of factory specifications
â– Operating the machine in a manner inconsistent with all warnings found on the
machine and in the Operator’s Manual
â– Operating the machine while sitting on the handle.
This machine has been designed and built in accordance with the latest global
safety standards. It has been carefully engineered to eliminate hazards as far as
practicable and to increase operator safety through protective guards and labeling.
However, some risks may remain even after protective measures have been taken.
They are called residual risks. On this machine, they may include exposure to:
â– Heat, noise, exhaust, and carbon monoxide from the engine
â– Burns from hot hydraulic fluid
â– Fire hazards from improper refueling techniques
â– Fuel and its fumes
â– Personal injury from improper lifting techniques or operating techniques
To protect yourself and others, make sure you thoroughly read and understand the
safety information presented in this manual before operating the machine.