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SP 4040
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SP 4040
1.3 Safety
instructions
Pay particular attention to the following safety instructions:
– The shredder-press combination SP 4040 has been inspected for safety by the exam-
ination board of the technical committee of TÜV Rheinland. Nevertheless, incorrect
operation and misuse can result in:
• injury or death to the operator
• damage to the machine and other material assets of the company
• ineffi cient machine operation
– The shredder-press combination SP 4040 baling press has been built with the most up-
to-date technology. However, the machine can be dangerous if improperly used, even
by trained staff, or if used for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
– The operation of the shredder-press combination is always subject to local safety and
accident prevention regulations.
– The employer has to observe and to keep the „Minimum safety and health require-
ments for use of the work equipment by workers at work. (2009/104/EG)
– The shredder-press combination may not be operated by anyone under 16 years of
age.
– All those charged with installation, assembly, disassembly, start-up, operation, inspec-
tion, maintenance or repair of the shredder-press combination must have fi rst read and
fully understood the entire operating manual, paying particular attention to the "Safety"
section.
– The shredder-press combination may only be operated, serviced and repaired by au-
thorised, trained staff. These staff must have been given special instructions on any
dangers which may possibly arise.
– Areas of personal responsibility for installation, assembly, re-assembly, set-up, opera-
tion and maintenance must be clearly defi ned and strictly adhered to, in order to avoid
confusion which might compromise safety.
– When carrying out installation, disassembly, re-assembly, maintenance, operation, ad-
justment and maintenance work always observe the shut-down procedures described
in the operating manual. Never perform this kind of work on the machine unless it is
fully shut down.
– Before performing such tasks make sure the drives and additional mechanisms of
the shredder-press combination cannot be switched on unintentionally. Turn the main
switch to the "0" position and secure it. Pull out the mains plug.
– Before starting the machine after repairs, make sure all protective devices are in place.