unicraft 6171001, Operating Instructions Manual

Safety

K-Series | Version 1.03

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2.3 Requirements to staff

Qualifications

The different tasks described in this manual represent 
different requirements to the qualification of the persons 
entrusted with these tasks.

Only persons reliable working procedures can be ex-
pected from, are allowed to perform all works. Persons 
the responsiveness of which is affected by e. g. drugs, 
alcohol or medication, are not allowed to work with the 
machine.

The qualifications of the personnel for the different tasks 
are mentioned below:

Operator

The operator is instructed by the operating company 
about the assigned tasks and possible risks in case of 
improper behaviour. Any tasks which need to be per-
formed 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 ex-
pressively commissioned the operator.

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 recognise 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 
persons against impairments of safety and health while 
working. 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 
paragraphs of these instructions.

The personal protective equipment is explained in the 
following paragraph:

2.5 General safety regulations

Setting up, retrofitting, maintenance and inspection 
work may be carried out only on equipment that is not in 
operation. The work is allowed for trained personnel 
only.

WARNING!
Danger in case of insufficient qualification 

of the staff!

Insufficiently qualified persons cannot estimate the 
risks while using the chain hoist and expose them-
selves and others to the danger of severe or lethal 
injuries. 
-  Have all works only performed by qualified per-

sons.

-  Keep insufficiently qualified persons out of the 

working area. 

Head protection

The industrial helmet protects the head against fall-
ing objects and hitting on fixed objects.

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, fall-
ing 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. 

NOTE!

All local regulations (the latest valid version) which 

apply in the country where the device is used must 

be complied with

In Germany, currently

BGV A1 - Principles of Prevention

BGV D8 - Winching, lifting and pulling equipment

BGR 500 (VBG 9a) - Load carrying devices used with 

lifting equipment

BGV B3 (VBG 121) - Noise 

BGG 905 (ZH 1/27) - Principles for testing cranes

EN 1494 - Mobile or movable jacks and associated 

lifting equipment

EC Machine guidelines 2006/42/EC