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8 Using DRC radio controls
Warning.
Incorrect operation
Incorrect operation can result in severe injuries and/or damage to
property.
The DRC radio control system may only be operated by authorised and trained
personnel in compliance with all accident-prevention and safety regulations.
• Comply with national regulations for the use of radio controls.
8.1 Safety warning
8.2 Personnel
requirements
8.2.1 Target groups
Designation Activities Qualification
Operator • Checks correct operation of the safety devices
• Operates the product
• Has been trained to operate the product
• Has been informed about possible hazards resulting from
inappropriate conduct
Repair personnel • Repairs malfunctions and defects
• Takes the product out of operation
• Is authorised to be present in the entire surroundings of the
machine
• Trained specialist personnel with mechanical or electrical
training
• Has been trained in the repair of the product by the
manufacturer or by a company authorised by the
manufacturer
Service personnel • Performs safety-related modifications or repairs to the product
• Is authorised to be present in the entire surroundings of the
machine
• Trained specialist personnel with mechanical or electrical
training
• Has been trained to service hoists and cranes by the
manufacturer
Experienced technician • Can judge the safe operating condition of the product • Technical training and experience as well as sufficient
knowledge in the field of the product
• Training relating to relevant national industrial safety
regulations, codes of practice, accident prevention
regulations, directives and generally accepted engineering
standards enabling them to judge the safe operating condition
of the product.