GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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General description
This chapter contains notes on this manual, along with general safety instructions for handling the machine of the
Maltman-series.
The Maltman is referred to as the machine in the following.
1.1
Information about this manual
This manual is an integral part of the user documentation for the machine. Observe all instructions, data, and
directives contained in the manual. The manual will help you to operate the manual safely, and with a high level of
availability.
We reserve the right to make changes designed to improve the machine described in the manual at any time
without notice.
1.2
Layout of the manual
Safety-relevant instructions are identified by the appropriate symbols.
Steps that must be performed in the specified order are enumerated and the results of the steps are shown in
italics.
Example:
1.
Step 1 to be performed
Result of step 1
2.
Step 2 to be performed
2.1
Sub-step of step 2 to be performed
1.3
Use of the manual
The manual is to be supplemented by existing national directives concerning accident prevention and
environmental protection.
Ensure that the manual is always available at the usage site of the machine and in a legible condition.
In addition to the manual and the binding regulations for accident prevention applicable in the country and site of
implementation, the recognised industry-specific rules for safety and professional work must be complied with.
1.4
Obligations of the machine owner
The machine user/owner is obliged to only permit persons to work on the machine , who
Observe the basic directives concerning health and safety at work and accident prevention,
Are regularly instructed in difficulties, hazards, and other particular rules of conduct.
The owner/operator undertakes to:
observe and communicate to staff the current mandatory regulations on accident prevention, environmental
protection and handling of dangerous goods in addition to the instructions in this manual, as required by
law.
provide personal protection equipment.
Establish the authority of the machine operator to enable the machine operator to reject third party
instructions that contradict safety considerations.
assure safety-aware work of personnel at regular intervals.
observe legal requirements and rules at the site of the machine.
