FlexiROC T30 R 4 Safety Precautions
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4 Safety Precautions
4.1 General Safety Guidelines
n Personnel working the machine must be well trained and knowledgeable about the
machine and the dangers involved.
n Follow the safety instructions and observe warnings provided in the machine docu-
mentation.
n Make manuals available to the operator at all times.
n Observe local safety, and health regulations.
n Before starting the machine, make sure all personnel is cleared from the machine haz-
ard zone.
n Observe the machine warning signals.
n Check the safety equipment and emergency stops before each shift and after moving
the machine.
n Ensure that brakes are applied and wheels blocked. Also, at the end of each shift, en-
sure that the machine is on its jacks when parked.
n Step on designated areas only. Do not step on open hatches.
n If the machine or a machine system stops because of an indicated fault, do not use the
equipment until all faults are rectified. Call service personnel.
n Make sure that all control levers are working satisfactorily.
n Perform daily maintenance checks before each shift.
n Work performed with the machine involves impact on the surrounding environment, for
example, vibrations and landslides. All work must be carried out in accordance with the
local safety directives.
n Make sure needless tools and material are cleared from the work area.
n Checks and adjustments made while the machine is running must include at least two
people. One person must be within the reach of an emergency stop, while having a
good overview of the work.
n No work is to be done in the vicinity of the machine when there is a risk of lightning.
4.2 Personal Protection
n Always use the following while working with or near the machine:
l Safety helmet
l Approved and close-fitting clothing with high visibility
l Safety shoes or boots
l Hearing protection
l Protective safety glasses
l Seat belt
l Other necessary safety gear
n Secure long hair.
n Do not wear jewelry.
n Always use protective gloves while handling components, cleaning the machine, and
performing maintenance.
n Use hearing protection with high noise reduction capacity.
For some applications, sound pressure levels can be high even with hearing protection.