SECURITY
ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at
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ZI-RAM80C
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SECURITY
Application field
The ZIPPER vibrating tamper ZI-RAM80C has to be used solely for following operations under
compliance to all operations, security and maintenance guidelines described in this manual and
furthermore all general security and work safety guidelines:
Earth work
Foundation trench tamping
Pavement and street works
Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be
held liable for damage and/or injuries of any kind that result from such misuse.
To use the machine properly you must also observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions
and the operating instructions to be found in this manual.
All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this manual and must be
informed about the machine's potential hazards.
It is also imperative to observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for the general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the machine nor for any damage
resulting from such changes.
Safety instructions
Do not operate the machine at insufficient lighting conditions.
Do not operate the machine indoors.
Do not operate the machine when you are tired, when your concentration is impaired, and/
or you are under the influence of drugs, medication or alcohol.
Always be focused when working, take care to maintain a safe posture at every time.
Do not use the tamping rammer on a slope steeper than 15°.
Do not work on slippery ground. The operation of the machine on icy or snowy ground is
forbidden! Slipping/ stumbling/ falling down is a frequent cause of severe injuries.
Beware of machine tumbling, it may cause severe injuries!
The machine shall be used only by trained persons.
Non authorized persons, especially children, shall be kept away from the work area.
Do not wear loose clothing, long hair openly or loose jewellery like
necklaces etc. when operating the machine
They might be catched by machine parts and cause serious injuries.
Use proper safety clothing and devices when operating the machine (safety gloves, safety
goggles, ear protectors, safety shoes …)!
Combustion engines produce toxic emissions which are harmful to your health. Being
exposed to the emissions in a closed room will lead to unconsciousness and death! Therefore
never let the machine running in closed areas.
During refueling open light, fire or smoking is forbidden.
Don’t refuel when the engine’s running or some components are still hot.
Only refuel outdoors or in good ventilated rooms.
Always wipe off spilt fuel immediately.
Fuel is highly flammable!
Burning Hazard! During working hot exhaust gases escape and some parts like the engine and
muffler are getting very hot.
Never leave the machine running unattended! Before leaving the working area switch the
machine off and wait until the machine stops.
Switch off the machine before maintenance or adjustment.
Storage always with an empty tank in a safe place.
