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0697-501 MA/MI - 12/2020
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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 damages in case of non-compliance of the operating instructions.
2.1 General safety information
Observe following regulations before accomplishing all activities.
Product safety
The motor is constructed in conformity with the state of the art and approved safety-related standards.
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 instructions.
• 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 endangers personnel or uninvolved third parties.
• In 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, observe the statutory or other safety and accident prevention
regulations, as well as the valid standards and guidelines of the respective operating country.
Modifications
Unless the manufacturer has provided its consent in writing, the manufacturer is not liable for interven-
tions 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 instructions.
• Ensure observance and monitoring of:
- Proper use
- Statutory or other safety and accident prevention regulations
- Safety provisions in handling hazardous substances
- Valid standards and guidelines in the respective country of operation
• Provide protective equipment.
