Basic safety notes
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2.8 Personal protective equipment
Use of personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment serves to protect staff against
danger which may interfere with their health or safety at work.
• When working on and with the product, observe the
occupational health and safety regulations and wear the
required personal protective equipment.
• Observe the valid safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Wear protective gloves to guard against sharp edges and
corners or rough surfaces.
• Wear heat-resistant protective gloves when handling hot
surfaces.
• Wear protective gloves and safety goggles when handling
hazardous substances.
• Wear close-fitting protective clothing and also wear long hair in
a hairnet when dealing with moving components.
2.9 Notes on safe operation
Incorrect handling of the personnel
Incorrect handling and assembly may impair the product's safety
and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage.
• Avoid any manner of working that may interfere with the
function and operational safety of the product.
• Use the product as intended.
• Observe the safety notes and assembly instructions.
• Do not expose the product to any corrosive media. This does
not apply to products that are designed for special
environments.
• Eliminate any malfunction immediately.
• Observe the care and maintenance instructions.
• Observe the current safety, accident prevention and
environmental protection regulations regarding the product's
application field.
2.10 Transport
Handling during transport
Incorrect handling during transport may impair the product's safety
and cause serious injuries and considerable material damage.
• When handling heavy weights, use lifting equipment to lift the
product and transport it by appropriate means.
• Secure the product against falling during transportation and
handling.
• Stand clear of suspended loads.
