Basic safety instructions
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3.4
Technical condition of the equipment
Safe operation places particular demands on the technical condition of the ma-
chine.
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Rebuilding, manipulation or making modifications to the machine is not per-
mitted. This also applies to the use of replacement parts that are not supplied
by us.
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Care and maintenance should be performed at the specified intervals.
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Regular inspections are to be carried out.
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Complete and proper functioning of the safety devices during operation must
be ensured at all times.
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Connection and setting values must correspond to the specifications.
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Load specifications must be observed.
3.5
Obligations of the operating company
The highest possible level of safety can only be achieved in operating practice if
all measures required for it have been taken. It is the responsibility of the operat-
ing company to plan these measures and monitor their implementation.
The operating company must ensure the following in particular:
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The machine is only used as intended (
Chap. 3.2 "Proper use", page 9
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The machine is only operated in technically flawless and functional condition.
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The safety devices are regularly checked for proper functioning. The safety
devices may not be disabled or have their functions restricted.
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The maintenance and inspection intervals specified in this operating manual
are observed (
Chap. 9 "Maintenance and inspections", page 29
).
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All safety and warning notices attached to the machine are present and in
legible condition. Notices on the machine that have become damaged or il-
legible are to be replaced immediately.
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Only qualified and authorised personnel may operate, service and inspect
the machine.
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These persons must be regularly instructed in all applicable aspects of work
safety and environmental protection, as well as be familiar with and follow the
operating manual and the safety instructions contained within it.
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The required personal protective equipment for operating, maintenance and
inspection personnel must be made available and used.
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The operating manual should be complete and in legible condition and readi-
ly accessible where the machine is in use.
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Further risks must be determined in a risk assessment and the respective
danger zone must be identified under consideration of the special work con-
ditions where the machine is in use.
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All additional instructions and safety notices must be summarised in a com-
pany directive based on the risk assessment of the workstations on the ma-
chine.
3.6
General work safety
When the machine is used, dangers due to incorrect operation or misuse may
pose a hazard to persons, equipment or the environment.
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