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Safety Information
2.5
General conduct and safety instructions
Organizational measures
• The machine has been designed and built in accordance with state-of-the-art standards
and the recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless, its use can constitute a risk to life
and limb of the user or of third parties, or cause damage to the machine and to other
material property
• The machine must only be used in technically perfect condition in accordance with its
designated use and the instructions set forth in the Operator's Manual, and only by
safety-conscious persons who are fully aware of the risks involved in operating the
machine. Any functional disorders, especially those affecting the safety of the machine,
must therefore be rectified immediately!
Basic rule
:
• Before starting the machine ensure that:
• All safety devices and guards are in place and in working order.
• All controls operate correctly.
• The machine is set up correctly according to the instructions in the Operator's
Manual.
• The machines is clean.
• The machine's labels are legible.
• No safety devices or guards are missing or inoperative.
• Careful and prudent machine operation is the best way to avoid accidents!
• The Operator's Manual must always be at hand on the machine and must therefore be
stored in the tool kit.
Immediately replace an incomplete or illegible Operator's Manual.
• In addition to the Operator's Manual, observe and instruct the operator in all other
generally applicable legal and other mandatory regulations relevant to accident
prevention and environmental protection.
These compulsory regulations may also deal with handling hazardous substances,
issuing and/or wearing personal protective equipment, or traffic regulations
• With regard to specific operational features, e.g. those relevant to job organization, task
sequences or the persons entrusted with the task, supplement the Operator's Manual
by corresponding instructions, including those relevant to supervising and reporting
duties
• Persons entrusted with service/maintenance on the machine must have read and
understood the Operator's Manual and in particular, the chapter “Safety Instructions”,
before beginning service/maintenance. This applies especially to persons working only
occasionally on the machine, e.g., set-up or maintenance
• The user/owner must check – at least from time to time – whether the persons
entrusted with operation or maintenance of the machine are working in compliance with
the Operator's Manual and are aware of risks and safety factors
• The operator or service technician must wear personal protective equipment as
specified by local regulations.
• In the event of safety-relevant modifications or changes on the machine or of its
behavior, stop the machine immediately and report the malfunction to the competent
authority/person. Safety-relevant damage or malfunctions of the machine must be
rectified immediately
• Never make any modifications, additions or conversions to the machine and its super-
structures, as well as to the attachments, which might affect safety without the approval
of Wacker Neuson! This also applies to the installation and the adjustment of safety
devices and valves, as well as to welding work on load-bearing elements
