4 Safety
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Screw connections
All screw connections must meet the prescribed specifications and must be firmly screwed together.
Observe the tightening torques!
The screws and nuts may not be damaged, bent or deformed.
Pay particular attention to:
Captive nuts and micro-encapsulated screws may not be reused once loosened. The locking effect
is lost.
Screw connections with adhesive securing/liquid adhesives (e.g. Loctite) must be cleaned after
loosening and must be provided new adhesive.
4.6.3
Personal safety
Working under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or drugs can lead to serious injuries.
Protective equipment should be worn for all work. Appropriate personal protective equipment
considerably reduces the risk of injury.
Remove any tools before the machine is put into operation. Tools that are located on a rotating
machine part can be ejected and cause serious injury.
Always ensure good footing.
In the case of extensive work with this machine, long-term vibration-induced damage cannot be ruled
out. For exact values of vibration measurement, refer to the
Technical Data
section.
Wear suitable clothing. Keep loose clothing, gloves, jewelry, and long hair away from moving/rotating
machine parts. Danger of being pulled!
Ensure that no other individuals are in the danger zone!
4.6.4
Handling and use
Handle machines with care. Do not operate machines with defective components or operator's
controls. Immediately replace defective components or operator's controls. Machines with defective
components or operator's controls carry a high risk of injury!
The operator's controls of the machine shall not be improperly locked, manipulated, or changed.
The machine, accessories, and tools should be used in accordance with these instructions.
Store unused machines out of reach of children. The machine may only be operated by authorized
personnel.
After operation, store the cooled-down machine in a locked, clean, frost-protected, and dry location
that is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized individuals.
4.7
Specific safety instructions – Vibratory plates
4.7.1
External influences
In the case of the following external influences, the vibratory plate may not be operated:
In heavy rain on sloped surfaces. Risk of slipping!
Oil field environments – methane leaks from bottom. Explosion hazard!
In dry, flammable vegetation. Fire hazard!
In potentially explosive areas. Explosion hazard!
NOTICE
Observe the instructions of the liquid adhesive manufacturer.
