3. Safety regulations
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3 Safety regulations
3.1 Identification of safety guidelines
Gardner Denver is not liable for any damage or injury
resulting from the non-observance of these safety
instructions or negligence of the usual care and
attention required during handling, operation,
maintenance or repair, even if this is not explicitly
mentioned in these operating instructions.
If any of the regulations contained in these instructions
- especially with regard to safety - does not correspond
to the local legal provisions, the stricter of both shall
prevail.
These safety regulations are general and valid for
various types of machines and equipment. It is
therefore possible that some references do not apply to
the unit(s) described in these instructions.
Danger
indicates a directly dangerous situation
which, if not protected against, could result
in death or serious (irreversible) injuries.
Warning
indicates a potentially dangerous situation
which, if not protected against, could result
in death or serious (irreversible) injuries.
Important
Passages marked with this sign indicate a possible
danger to machines or part of machines.
Note
Passages marked with this sign provide technical
information on an optimal cost-effective use of the
machine.
3.2 General safety regulations
Everyone working with the machine must have first read and understood the
operating manual. Donʼt leave this until you start work – itʼs too late.
Please keep this operating manual handy at all times on the site of the
machine / installation, in the bag provided.
Pay attention to all safety and danger warnings on the machine/ installation!
Deploy trained staff only. The responsibility of the personnel for operating,
setting up and maintaining the machine / installation must be clearly defined.
Make sure that only authorized personnel use the machine.
Define who is responsible for operating the machine, and authorize him to
ignore instructions from third parties if these instructions could compromise
safety.
In the event of malfunctions, shut the machine/system down immediately and
secure it from being switched on again! Have malfunctions corrected
immediately.
Check the machine / installation for external damage and faults at least once
per shift.
Any changes noticed (including changes in operating performance) must be
reported immediately to the authority or person in charge. If necessary, shut
down and secure it from being switched on again.
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