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What are some common mistakes in operating a road roller?

Nov 28, 2025

Incorrect Operating Sequence

1. Starting with Vibration Immediately: The correct operation is to start the road roller smoothly and allow it to run stably before activating the vibration function.

2. Arbitrarily Adjusting the Vibration Frequency During Compaction: The vibration frequency should be set before operation and should not be adjusted arbitrarily during compaction.

3. Activating Vibration on Hard Surfaces: It is strictly forbidden to use the vibration function on hardened surfaces, otherwise it will cause equipment resonance and damage.

Safety Regulations Violation

1. Improper Operation on Slopes: When going up or down slopes, a low gear must be used (speed controlled below 7 km/h). Shifting gears or coasting in neutral on slopes is strictly prohibited.

2. Insufficient Spacing Between Multiple Rollers: When multiple road rollers are operating together, the distance between them should be at least three times the vehicle speed, and no less than 5 meters.

3. Rolling Edges Too Closely: When rolling the edges of soft roadbeds, a safety distance of at least 0.5 meters should be maintained, and pre-compaction should be performed first. Maintenance Negligence

1. Neglecting daily inspections: Starting work without checking tire pressure, parts condition, and the surrounding environment can easily lead to accidents.

2. Failure to clean tires promptly: Asphalt particles adhering to tires must be cleaned promptly, otherwise it will affect equipment performance.

3. Delayed fluid changes: Failure to change engine oil, brake fluid, etc., on schedule may lead to serious equipment damage.

Improper Speed ​​Control

1. Excessive compaction speed: Compaction speeds exceeding 4 km/h can easily lead to uneven road surfaces or the risk of rollover.

2. Sharp turns: Turning speed must be slow. When turning with your toes, the speed should not exceed 3 km/h, and sharp turns are strictly prohibited.

Incorrect Handling of Special Working Conditions

1. Using rubber-tired rollers for SMA surface layers: This type of asphalt mixture requires vibratory rollers. Rubber-tired rollers will cause the asphalt binder to float, damaging the road texture and anti-skid properties.

2. Operating with faults: If abnormal pressure is found in the hydraulic system, the machine should be stopped immediately for inspection. It is strictly forbidden to continue operating with faults.

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