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2. Safety
The manufacturer will not be held responsible for
any damages resulting from non-compliance of
the overall documentation, in particular for dam-
ages in case of non-compliance of the operating
instructions.
2.1 General safety information
Observe following regulations before accomplish-
ing all activities.
Product safety
The motor is constructed in conformity with the
state of the art and approved safety-related stand-
ards. Danger however can occur during use for life
and health of the user or third parties or damage
of the motor and other material assets. Therefore:
• Operate the motor only in a technically sound
state, for its proper use, and conscious of safety
and hazards taking into account these instruc-
tions.
• Ensure that these instructions and all associated
applicable documents are complete, legible, and
stored in a place that personnel can access at all
times.
• Refrain from any manner of working that endan-
gers personnel or uninvolved third parties.
• In the case of a safety-relevant malfunction, stop
the motor immediately and enlist a responsible
person to rectify the malfunction.
• In addition to the overall documentation, ob-
serve the statutory or other safety and accident
prevention regulations, as well as the valid stand-
ards and guidelines of the respective operating
country.
Modifications
Unless the manufacturer has provided its consent
in writing, the manufacturer is not liable for
interventions performed by the user (modifications)
on the product, such as conversion, alteration,
new design, etc. Modifications not agreed with
the manufacturer may have the following effects,
among others:
• Functional impairments on the appliance or plant
• Damage to the appliance and other property
damage
• Environmental damage
• Personal injuries right through to death
Duties of the operator
Safety-conscious working
• Operate the motor only in a technically sound
state, for its proper use, and conscious of safety
and hazards taking into account these instruc-
tions.
• Ensure observance and monitoring of:
- Proper use
- Statutory or other safety and accident preven-
tion regulations
- Safety provisions in handling hazardous sub-
stances
- Valid standards and guidelines in the respec-
tive country of operation
• Provide protective equipment.
