Safety informationSV00069en.fm 92.2.13 Wear suitable protective clothing during work and maintenance work.2.2.14 When operating in the reverse direction, the operator must operate thevibrating plate from the side in order to protect themselves from beingcrushed between the end of the guide handle / machine and anobstacle. Great care is necessary when working on uneven terrain andcompacting large materials. A safe distance must be kept here.2.2.15 Vibrating plates are to be guided in such a way that hand injuriescaused by solid objects are avoided.2.2.16 Vibrating plates must be so installed and operated that their verticalstability is ensured.2.2.17 Machines with integrated driving mechanisms must not be set down orstored on the chassis. The driving mechanism is only intended for thetransport of this machine.2.3 Safety checks2.3.1 Vibrating plates may only be operated with all safety devices installed.2.3.2 Before starting operation, the operator has to check that all control andsafety devices are functioning properly.2.3.3 If defects on the safety devices or other defects impairing theoperational safety of machine are observed, the supervisor must beinformed immediately.2.3.4 If there are defects jeopardizing operational safety, the machine has tobe switched off immediately.2.3.5 All auxiliary materials, fuel, lubricants and coolants are to be stored inmarked containers according to the manufacturer's regulations.