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6.3. Safety precautions during operation
General precautions
1. The operator must employ safe working practices and observe all related local work safety requirements and
regulations.
2. If any of the following statements does not comply with local legislation, the stricter of the two shall apply.
3. Installation, operation, maintenance and repair work must only be performed by authorized, trained, specialized
personnel.
4. Before carrying out any maintenance, repair work, adjustment or any other non-routine checks, stop the device. In
addition, the power isolating switch must be opened and locked.
Precautions during operation
1. Persons switching on remotely controlled machines shall take adequate precautions to ensure that there is no one
checking or working on the machine. To this end, a suitable notice shall be affixed to the remote start equipment.
2. Never operate the device in the presence of flammable or toxic fumes, vapors or particles.
3. Never operate the machine below or in excess of its limit ratings.
4. Keep all bodywork doors and panels closed during operation. The doors may be opened for short periods only, e.g. to
carry out routine checks. Wear ear protectors when opening a door if applicable.
5. People staying in environments or rooms where the sound pressure level reaches or exceeds 90 dB(A) shall wear ear
protectors.
6. Periodically check that:
• All guards are in place and securely fastened
• All hoses and/or pipes inside the machine are in good condition, secure and not rubbing
• There are no leaks
• All fasteners are tight
• All electrical leads are secure and in good order
• Safety valves and other pressure-relief devices are not obstructed by dirt or paint
• Air outlet valve and air net, i.e. pipes, couplings, manifolds, valves, hoses, etc. are in good repair, free of wear or
abuse
7. Never remove or tamper with the safety devices.
Also consult following safety precautions: Safety precautions during installation
and Safety
precautions during maintenance or repair.
These precautions apply to electrical devices.
For precautions applying to the connected equipment consult the relevant instruction book.
Some precautions are general and cover several machine types and equipment; hence some
statements may not apply to your device.
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