GB/T 25622.1-2023 Earth-moving machinery - Operator's manual - Part 1: Contents and format
1 Scope
This document specifies the contents of operator's manuals for earth-moving machinery as defined in ISO 6165, and gives guidance on how to structure such operator’s manuals. It is intended to assist manufacturers of the machinery in the drafting and presentation of these manuals.
Manuals intended for use by service technicians are not within the scope of this document.
Note 1: Annex A provides basic information items to be included in the operator’s manual.
Note 2: Annex B provides guidance on the presentation and format of hardcopy operator’s manuals.
Note 3: Annex C provides recommendations on the electronic means of communication that can be used to convey the contents of operator’s manuals.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3864 (all parts) Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs
Note: GB/T 2893 (all parts), Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs [ISO 3864 (all parts)]
ISO 6405-1 Earth-moving machinery - Symbols for operator controls and other displays - Part 1: Common symbols
Note: GB/T 8593.1-2021, Earth-moving machinery - Symbols for operator controls and other displays - Part 1: Common symbols (ISO 6405-1:2017, IDT)
ISO 6405-2 Earth-moving machinery - Symbols for operator controls and other displays - Part 2: Symbols for specific machines, equipment and accessories
Note: GB/T 8593.2-2021, Earth-moving machinery - Symbols for operator controls and other displays - Part 2: Symbols for specific machines, equipment and accessories (ISO 6405-2:2017, IDT)
ISO 6749 Earth-moving machinery - Preservation and storage
Note: GB/T 22358-2008, Earth-moving machinery - Preservation and storage (ISO 6749:1984, IDT)
ISO 7010 Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Registered safety sign
Note: GB/T 31523.1-2015, Safety information identification systems - Part 1: Signs (ISO 7010:2011, MOD)
ISO 7130 Earth-moving machinery - Operator training - Content and methods
Note: GB/T 25623-2017, Earth-moving machinery - Operator training - Content and methods (ISO 7130:2013, IDT)
ISO 9244 Earth-moving machinery - Machine safety labels - General principles
Note: GB/T 20178-2022, Earth-moving machinery - Machine safety labels - General principles (ISO 9244:2008, IDT)
ISO 12100 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction
Note: GB/T 15706-2012, Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010, IDT)
ISO 17100 Translation services - Requirements for translation services
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 12100 and the following apply.
3.1
attachment
component (3.2) or assembly of components that can be mounted onto the base machine or equipment (3.5) for specific use
Note: See ISO 6746-1 and ISO 6746-2 for the dimensions and codes of the base machine and the equipment and attachments, and ISO 6016 for measuring their masses.
[SOURCE: GB/T 18577.2-2008, 3.5, modified]
3.2
component
part or an assembly of parts of a base machine, equipment (3.5) or an attachment (3.1)
[SOURCE: GB/T 18577.2-2008, 3.6]
3.3
display
electronic device capable of visibly communicating information
[SOURCE: GB/T 41446-2022, 3.1]
3.4
document
discrete unit or collection of content
[SOURCE: ISO 22938:2017, 3.1]
3.5
equipment
set of components (3.2) mounted onto the base machine which allows an attachment (3.1) to perform the primary design function of the machine
[SOURCE: GB/T 18577.2-2008, 3.4]
3.6
falling-object protective structure
FOPS
system of structural members arranged in such a way as to provide operators (3.12) with reasonable protection from falling objects (trees, rocks, small concrete blocks, hand tools, etc.)
[SOURCE: GB/T 17771:2010, 3.1, modified]
3.7
graphical symbol
visually perceptible figure with a particular meaning, used to transmit information independently of language
[SOURCE: GB/T 20178:2022, 3.5]
3.8
jobsite organization
rules and procedures for the jobsite that coordinate machines and people working together
[SOURCE: GB/T 16937-2020, 3.7, modified]
3.9
operating mass
mass of the base machine, with equipment (3.5) and empty attachment (3.1) in the most usual configuration as specified by the manufacturer, and with the operator (3.12) (75 kg), full fuel tank and all fluid systems (i.e. hydraulic oil, transmission oil, engine oil, engine coolant) at the levels specified by the manufacturer and, when applicable, with sprinkler water tank(s) half full
Note 1: The mass of an operator is not included for non-riding machines.
Note 2: Ballast mass at delivery can be included if specified by the manufacturer.
[SOURCE: GB/T 21154-2014, 3.2.1, modified]
3.10
maintenance
all activities necessary to prevent failure and retain a machine in operable condition
[SOURCE: GB/T 25602-2010, 3.5.7, modified]
3.11
modification
changes made to the form, fit, or function/functional range of a product in order to alter its specified intended use
3.12
operator
person who operates and could perform routine maintenance (3.10) of earth-moving machinery
[SOURCE:GB/T 25623-2017, 3.1, modified]
3.13
operator’s manual
document (3.4) that identifies machines covered and containing information describing and illustrating the safe operation, maintenance (3.10), and safety precautions applicable to the machine
3.14
periodic maintenance
scheduled maintenance (3.10) performed at prearranged time intervals
[SOURCE: GB/T 25602-2010, 3.5.9]
3.15
personal protective equipment
any device or appliance designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more health and safety hazards
[SOURCE: GB/T 24818.1-2009, 3.1.15]
3.16
repair
activity necessary to restore a machine to the operable condition after a failure has occurred
[SOURCE: GB/T 25602-2010, 3.5.12, modified]
3.17
roll-over protective structure
ROPS
system of structural members whose primary purpose is to reduce the possibility of a seat-belted operator (3.12) being crushed in the event of a machine roll-over
Note 1: It can include components (3.2) such as sub-frame, bracket, mount, bolt, pin, suspension or flexible shock absorber.
Note 2: Non-load-carrying members (posts) are not considered.
[SOURCE: GB/T 17922-2014, 3.13, modified]
GB/T 25622.1-2023 Earth-moving machinery - Operator's manual - Part 1: Contents and format
1 Scope
This document specifies the contents of operator's manuals for earth-moving machinery as defined in ISO 6165, and gives guidance on how to structure such operator’s manuals. It is intended to assist manufacturers of the machinery in the drafting and presentation of these manuals.
Manuals intended for use by service technicians are not within the scope of this document.
Note 1: Annex A provides basic information items to be included in the operator’s manual.
Note 2: Annex B provides guidance on the presentation and format of hardcopy operator’s manuals.
Note 3: Annex C provides recommendations on the electronic means of communication that can be used to convey the contents of operator’s manuals.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3864 (all parts) Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs
Note: GB/T 2893 (all parts), Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs [ISO 3864 (all parts)]
ISO 6405-1 Earth-moving machinery - Symbols for operator controls and other displays - Part 1: Common symbols
Note: GB/T 8593.1-2021, Earth-moving machinery - Symbols for operator controls and other displays - Part 1: Common symbols (ISO 6405-1:2017, IDT)
ISO 6405-2 Earth-moving machinery - Symbols for operator controls and other displays - Part 2: Symbols for specific machines, equipment and accessories
Note: GB/T 8593.2-2021, Earth-moving machinery - Symbols for operator controls and other displays - Part 2: Symbols for specific machines, equipment and accessories (ISO 6405-2:2017, IDT)
ISO 6749 Earth-moving machinery - Preservation and storage
Note: GB/T 22358-2008, Earth-moving machinery - Preservation and storage (ISO 6749:1984, IDT)
ISO 7010 Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Registered safety sign
Note: GB/T 31523.1-2015, Safety information identification systems - Part 1: Signs (ISO 7010:2011, MOD)
ISO 7130 Earth-moving machinery - Operator training - Content and methods
Note: GB/T 25623-2017, Earth-moving machinery - Operator training - Content and methods (ISO 7130:2013, IDT)
ISO 9244 Earth-moving machinery - Machine safety labels - General principles
Note: GB/T 20178-2022, Earth-moving machinery - Machine safety labels - General principles (ISO 9244:2008, IDT)
ISO 12100 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction
Note: GB/T 15706-2012, Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010, IDT)
ISO 17100 Translation services - Requirements for translation services
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 12100 and the following apply.
3.1
attachment
component (3.2) or assembly of components that can be mounted onto the base machine or equipment (3.5) for specific use
Note: See ISO 6746-1 and ISO 6746-2 for the dimensions and codes of the base machine and the equipment and attachments, and ISO 6016 for measuring their masses.
[SOURCE: GB/T 18577.2-2008, 3.5, modified]
3.2
component
part or an assembly of parts of a base machine, equipment (3.5) or an attachment (3.1)
[SOURCE: GB/T 18577.2-2008, 3.6]
3.3
display
electronic device capable of visibly communicating information
[SOURCE: GB/T 41446-2022, 3.1]
3.4
document
discrete unit or collection of content
[SOURCE: ISO 22938:2017, 3.1]
3.5
equipment
set of components (3.2) mounted onto the base machine which allows an attachment (3.1) to perform the primary design function of the machine
[SOURCE: GB/T 18577.2-2008, 3.4]
3.6
falling-object protective structure
FOPS
system of structural members arranged in such a way as to provide operators (3.12) with reasonable protection from falling objects (trees, rocks, small concrete blocks, hand tools, etc.)
[SOURCE: GB/T 17771:2010, 3.1, modified]
3.7
graphical symbol
visually perceptible figure with a particular meaning, used to transmit information independently of language
[SOURCE: GB/T 20178:2022, 3.5]
3.8
jobsite organization
rules and procedures for the jobsite that coordinate machines and people working together
[SOURCE: GB/T 16937-2020, 3.7, modified]
3.9
operating mass
mass of the base machine, with equipment (3.5) and empty attachment (3.1) in the most usual configuration as specified by the manufacturer, and with the operator (3.12) (75 kg), full fuel tank and all fluid systems (i.e. hydraulic oil, transmission oil, engine oil, engine coolant) at the levels specified by the manufacturer and, when applicable, with sprinkler water tank(s) half full
Note 1: The mass of an operator is not included for non-riding machines.
Note 2: Ballast mass at delivery can be included if specified by the manufacturer.
[SOURCE: GB/T 21154-2014, 3.2.1, modified]
3.10
maintenance
all activities necessary to prevent failure and retain a machine in operable condition
[SOURCE: GB/T 25602-2010, 3.5.7, modified]
3.11
modification
changes made to the form, fit, or function/functional range of a product in order to alter its specified intended use
3.12
operator
person who operates and could perform routine maintenance (3.10) of earth-moving machinery
[SOURCE:GB/T 25623-2017, 3.1, modified]
3.13
operator’s manual
document (3.4) that identifies machines covered and containing information describing and illustrating the safe operation, maintenance (3.10), and safety precautions applicable to the machine
3.14
periodic maintenance
scheduled maintenance (3.10) performed at prearranged time intervals
[SOURCE: GB/T 25602-2010, 3.5.9]
3.15
personal protective equipment
any device or appliance designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more health and safety hazards
[SOURCE: GB/T 24818.1-2009, 3.1.15]
3.16
repair
activity necessary to restore a machine to the operable condition after a failure has occurred
[SOURCE: GB/T 25602-2010, 3.5.12, modified]
3.17
roll-over protective structure
ROPS
system of structural members whose primary purpose is to reduce the possibility of a seat-belted operator (3.12) being crushed in the event of a machine roll-over
Note 1: It can include components (3.2) such as sub-frame, bracket, mount, bolt, pin, suspension or flexible shock absorber.
Note 2: Non-load-carrying members (posts) are not considered.
[SOURCE: GB/T 17922-2014, 3.13, modified]