Original Operating Manual - ROPA Fahrzeug

1 Safety
Chapter 1
Safety
All maintenance work which is not specifically the responsibility of the operator may only
be carried out by instructed or trained maintenance personnel. Some activities may only
be performed by people expressly authorized by ROPA for these activities. In case of
doubt, ask the manufacturer whether you may perform a specific activity yourself without
hazard.
Note! Forms for proof of proficiency and instruction on safety given for operating and
maintenance personnel are included in this operating manual. When needed, please
copy these forms before completing them.
1.9 Use of the boarding steps
For safety reasons, always face the machine when ascending or descending the
boarding steps. When ascending or descending, always use both hands to hold on
to both handrails and remember to always grasp the handrails firmly when using the
boarding steps.
The safety rail at the upper end of the boarding steps serves as a fall arrester (guardrail).
Please bear in mind that this safety rail always closes automatically and can not be
blocked in any way. For safety reasons, this safety rail must not be permanently held
open.
1.10 In the event of accidents
In the event of accidents involving personal injury, the machine must be shut down
immediately. To the extent required, immediately necessary first aid measures must
be initiated, medical assistance called in and the next accessible superior should be
informed (if applicable).
1.11 Handling old parts and process materials
– When handling process materials the appropriate protective clothing must always be
worn to prevent or reduce skin contact with these materials.
– Defective, dismantled parts shall be sorted according to material type and routed to
the proper recycling channel.
– Residues of oil, grease, solvents or cleaning agents must be reliably and
environmentally compatibly collected in suitable and prescribed containers
and stored before being disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner in
accordance with the local regulations.
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