Safety regulations
BOMAG 21BW 100/120/125 AD-4/AC-4
Before mounting the machine check whether:
l persons or obstructions are beside or under
the machine
l the machine is free of oily and combustible
material
l all grips, steps and platforms are free of
grease, oils, fuel, dirt, snow and ice
l engine hood is closed and locked
Use steps and grips to mount the machine.
Before starting the machine check whether:
l the machine shows any obvious faults
l all guards and safety elements are in place
l steering, brakes, control elements, light sys-
tem and warning horn work correctly
l the seat is correctly adjusted
l mirrors (if present) are clean and correctly ad-
justed.
Do not start the machine with defective gauges,
control lights or control elements.
Do not take any loose objects with you or fasten
them to the machine.
On machines with roll over protection system you
must always wear your seat belt!
Starting
Start and operate the machine only from the driver’s seat.
For starting set all control levers to 'neutral position'.
Do not use any starting aids like start pilot or ether.
After starting check all gauges and control lights.
Starting with jump wires
Connect plus to plus and minus to minus (ground
cable) – always connect the ground strap last and
disconnect it first! A wrong connection will cause
severe damage in the electric system.
Do not start the engine by shorting the electric terminals on the starter motor, because the machine
may start to drive immediately.
Starting and operation of the machine is
closed rooms and trenches
Exhaust gases are highly dangerous! Always ensure an adequate supply of fresh air when starting
and operating in closed rooms and trenches!
Driving the machine
Persons in the danger area
Before taking up work, also after breaks, you
should always convince yourself that the danger
zone is free of persons or obstructions, especially
when driving in reverse.
Give warning signals, if necessary. Stop work immediately if persons remain in the danger zone,
despite the warning.
Do not step or stand in the articulation area of the
machine when the engine is running. Danger of
squashing!
Driving
Always wear the seat belt when driving.
Do not drive on bases with insufficient load bearing capacity.
Do not drive on ice and snow.
In events of emergency and in case of danger actuate the emergency stop switch immediately. Do
not use the emergency stop switch as service
brake.
Restart the machine only after the danger that
caused the actuation of the emergency stop switch
has been eliminated.
If the engine oil pressure control light lights up stop
the engine immediately.
If the machine has contacted high-voltage power
lines:
l do not leave the operator’s stand
l warn others from coming close to or touching
the machine
l if possible drive the machine out of the danger
zone
l have the power switched off
Operate the machine only from the operator’s
stand.
Keep the cabin doors closed.
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Do not climb onto or off the machine while the machine is driving.
Change the travel direction only at standstill.
Do not use the machine to transport persons.