Intended Use
SSG 16 | Version 2.01
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Operator
The operator is instructed by the operating company
about the assigned tasks and possible risks in case of
improper behavior. Any tasks which need to be per-for-
med beyond the operation in the standard mode must
only be performed by the operator if it is indicated in
these instructions and if the operating company expres-
sively commissioned the operator.
Electrically qualified person:
Electrically qualified person is due to their professional
training, knowledge and experience as well as knowl-
edge of the relevant standards and regulations, in a po-
sition to carry out work on the electrical systems and to
independently recognize and avoid possible dangers.
Qualified personnel:
Due to their professional training, knowledge and expe-
rience as well as their knowledge of relevant regulations
the specialist staff is able to perform the assigned tasks
and to recognize and avoid any possible dangers them-
selves.
Manufacturer:
Certain works may only be performed by specialist per-
sonnel of the manufacturer. Other personnel is not au-
thorized to perform these works. Please contact our cus-
tomer service for the execution of all arising work.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
The personal protective equipment serves to protect per-
sons against impairments of safety and health while wor-
king. The staff member has to wear personal protec-tive
equipment while performing different tasks on and with
the machine which are indicated in the individual para-
graphs of these instructions. The personal protective
equipment is explained in the following paragraph:
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Intended Use
The Compressing and stretching machine is used for
universal use in the workshop and construction site area
for upsetting and stretching sheet metal. The version
SSG 16 can handle a maximum plate thickness of 1.5
mm.
Proper use also includes compliance with all information
in this manual. Any use beyond the intended use or
otherwise is considered misuse.
Unauthorized modifications or alterations to the device
can invalidate the CE conformity of the device and are
prohibited. The company Stürmer Maschinen GmbH as
-
sumes no liability for design and technical changes to the
device.
The improper use of the device as well as the disregard
of the safety regulations or the operating instructions
exclude a liability of the manufacturer for resulting da
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mage to persons or objects and cause the warranty to
expire!
Ear and head protection
The ear protection protects against hearing damage
caused by noise. The industrial helmet protects the
head against falling objects and bumping against
fixed objects.
Face protection
The face shield protects the face from flying parts.
Protective gloves
The protective gloves serve to protect the hands
against sharp components as well as against fric-
tion, abrasions or deep injuries.
Safety boots
Safety boots protect the feet from being crushed, fal-
ling parts and slipping over on slippery ground.
Protective clothes
Protective clothes are made of a tightly fitted fabric
without the protruding parts of low tear strength.
WARNING!
Danger in case of misuse!
Misuse of the device can lead to dangerous situati-
ons.
- Only operate the device in the power range speci
-
fied in the technical data.
- Never bypass or override the safety devices.
- Only operate the compression and stretching de
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vice in a technically perfect condition
- An optimal processing of the sheet can only be
done by clamping the respective jaws
