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11. Safety hints
Safety symbol
This safety symbol is used to mark particularly important matters
relating to safety. It highlights potential hazards and serves to protect
personnel from physical injury. All relevant legislation and regulations
must be strictly observed since the notes concerning working safety
are only intended to draw attention to areas of particular danger.
Safety instructions
BÖWE textile cleaning machines use TETRACHLOROETHANE (Perc).
This solvent is potentially harmful to health and is slightly toxic in the context to the
Hazardous Substances Ordinance, COSHH regulations, etc.
_ No eating, drinking or food storage in the area where the machine is installed.
_ No naked flames in the machine room. No smoking.
_ Steam generators should be installed in such a way that they do not draw in air
charged with solvent.
_ When the machine is started for the first time, the operating personnel should
be trained by a qualified BÖWE representative in how to operate the
machine and should also be made of any potential hazards aware and of how to
operate the machine safely.
_ The owner must only employ trained personnel for loading and unloading the
machine, and skilled and trained personnel for maintenance work.
Unauthorised personnel is not allowed to approach the machine.
_ The daily checks prescribed in the operating instruction manual are minimum
requirements. Any changes which occur at the machine which may affect its
safety should be reported immediately by the operating personnel.
_ The owner is obliged:
- to draw up clear guidelines and allocate responsibilities for operation
and maintenance.
- to ensure that machines are only operated if they are in good
condition.
- to ensure that the area around the machine is tidy, clean and safe by
means of clear instructions and regular inspections.
_ The operator must not operate the machine in any way which may place the
health of the personnel, the environment and the safety of the machine at risk.
_ Notice and warning plates must be affixed to the machine and in the room in
such a way that they are clearly visible. Damaged or missing plates must be
replaced immediately. Safety instructions must be followed at all times.
_ In the event of any kind of danger, the machine must be shut down
immediately by turning it off at the main switch.
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