Intended use
MRA - Series | Version 1.07
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2.4 General safety instructions
Please note the following:
-Keep the machine and its working environment always
clean. Ensure adequate lighting.
- In principle, secure your workpiece when working with
suitable clamping devices. Make sure there is sufficient
contact surface.
- The notching machine shall not be modified in its de-
sign and shall not be used for purposes other than
those foreseen by the manufacturer.
- Never work under the influence of concentration-distur-
bing illnesses, fatigue, drugs, alcohol or medicines.
- Keep children and persons unfamiliar with the notching
machine away from their working environment.
- Eliminate disturbances that affect safety immediately.
- Before each use of the notching machine, make sure
that no parts are damaged. Damaged parts must be re-
placed immediately to avoid any danger.
- Do not overload the notching machine! You work better
and safer in the specified performance range.
- Only use original spare parts and accessories to avoid
possible dangers and accident risks.
2.5 Safety signs on the machine
The machine has safety markings and instructions (Fig.
1) which must be observed and followed.
Fig. 1: Safety labels
Damaged or missing safety symbols on the machine can
lead to malfunctions with personal injury and material da-
mage. The safety symbols attached to the machine must
not be removed.
Damaged safety symbols must be re-placed immedi-
ately. From the moment the signs are not immediately
recognizable and comprehensible, the ma-chine must be
taken out of service until the new signs are fitted.
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Intended use
The notching machine is designed exclusively for un-
latching pipes made of steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous
metals (aluminum, copper, brass) with the diameters
specified in "Technical data" up to a maximum wall thick-
ness of 3 mm (for S235JR steel). The notching takes
place at a fixed angle (90 °).
The machine must not be operated in potentially explo-
sive environments.
Proper use also includes compliance with all information
in this manual. Any use beyond the intended use or
otherwise is considered misuse.
For structural and technical changes to the notching ma-
chine, the company Stürmer Maschinen GmbH assumes
no liability.
Claims of any kind due to damage due to improper use
are excluded.
3.1 Misuse
3.2 Residual risks
Even if all safety regulations are observed and the ma-
chine is used correctly, there are still residual risks listed
below:
- There is a risk of injury to the upper limbs (e.g., hands,
fingers).
- Danger from falling workpieces.
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WARNING!
Danger in case of misuse!
Misuse of the notching machine can lead to dange-
rous situations.
- Only operate the notching machine within the per-
formance range specified in the technical data.
- Never bypass or override the safety devices.
- Only operate the notching machine in a technically
perfect condition.
