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persons working on the machine/unit are adequately qualified;
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persons working on the machine/unit are suitable for operating
the machine/unit;
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the Operation Manual has been read and understood. One hard-
copy of the Operation Manual must always be kept at a desig-
nated place where the machine/unit is used.
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persons working on the machine/unit are aware of potential
risks;
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the operating staff is familiar with the location as well as with op-
erating the fire alarm and fighting means. Free access to this
equipment must be ensured.
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personal protection equipment is worn (safety footwear, protec-
tion gloves and safety glasses).
Machine/unit fitters
Machine/unit fitters must be at least 18 years old and have completed
training for the task, i.e. they must have attended a specialist voca-
tional training.
A fitter
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must observe the instructions in the Operation Manual;
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must inform the owner on failures and damage.
Operator
An operator is a person charged with and instructed in the proper op-
eration of the machine/unit by the owner or the otherwise contractu-
ally obliged person.
The operator
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must observe the instructions in the Operation Manual;
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must inform the owner on failures and damage.
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must not perform and maintenance or repair work on the ma-
chine/unit.
1.2 Storage
The Operation Manual is part of the machine/unit and must be kept
near the machine/unit at all times. Upon disposal of the machine/unit,
the Operation Manual must also be handed over.
