Multiquip RIDE-ON TANDEM DRUM ROLLER AR13D - Manual (Page 10)

PAGE 10 — AR13D RIDE-ON TANDEM DRUM ROLLER — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/15/11)
LOADING AND TRANSPORTING SAFETY
■ The roller has an operating weight of approximately 3,088
lbs. (1,400 Kg). Use lifting equipment capable of lifting this
weight.
■ ALWAYS check the roller's lifting hooks. Before lifting or
transporting the roller, lock the frame with the locking bar that
is provided. Make sure the hooks are secure and tight before
lifting the machine.
■ When driving the roller onto a transporting vehicle or trailer,
use ramps or other suitable material of sufficient strength to
support the roller.
■ Remove mud, oil, ice, snow or any other slippery materials
from the ramps and bed of the vehicle to avoid accidents.
■ After loading, apply the parking brake.
■ Use a chain, binders or other suitable means to firmly secure
the roller before transporting.
■ Only use the lifting points for the roller that are clearly marked
as “ lifting point ”.
■ NEVER apply chains through the articulating section of the
roller. The chain could cause damage by scoring the hydraulic
steering cylinder.
■ NEVER stand below roller when it is being lifted.
DANGER! ALWAYS load and unload the roller on Level,
Hard Ground, or Pavement. Serious injury or death can
result from improper loading, lifting or unloading. Use extreme
caution!
DO NOT allow personnel to stand under or near any
suspended machine. Serious injury or death may result.
AR13D RIDE-ON ROLLER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
EMERGENCIES
■ ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest fire extinguisher.
■ ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest and first aid kit.
■ In emergencies always know the location of the
nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site.
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance, doctor and fire department. This
information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency.
DANGER - Loading & Unloading the Roller
DANGER - Transporting Safety