SmartROC T35/T40 4 Safety Precautions
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4 Safety Precautions
4.1 General Safety Guidelines
• Personnel operating the machine must be trained and knowledgeable about the ma-
chine and the dangers involved.
• Follow the safety instructions and observe the warnings provided in the machine docu-
mentation.
• Have manuals readily available to the operator.
• Observe local safety and health regulations.
• Before starting the machine, make sure that all personnel is cleared from the machine
hazard zones.
• Observe the machine warning signals.
• Check the safety equipment and emergency stops before each shift and after moving
the machine.
• Step on designated areas only. Do not step on open hatches.
• If the machine or a machine system stops due to an indicated fault, do not use the
equipment. Call maintenance personnel.
• Use the equipment only after all faults are rectified.
• Make sure that all control levers are working satisfactorily.
• Perform daily maintenance checks before each shift.
• Work done with the machine involves impact on the surrounding environment, for ex-
ample, vibrations and landslides. All work must be done in accordance with the local
safety directives.
• Make sure that needless tools and material are cleared from the work area.
• Checks and adjustments made while the machine is in operation 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.
• No work must be done near the machine when there is a risk of lightning.
4.2 Personal Protection
• Always use the following while working with or near the machine:
– Safety helmet
– Approved and close-fitting clothing with high visibility
– Safety shoes or boots
– Hearing protection
– Protective safety glasses
– Seat belt
– Other necessary safety gear
• Secure long hair.
• Do not wear jewelry.
• Always use protective gloves while handling components, cleaning the machine, and
doing maintenance.
• Use hearing protection with high noise reduction capacity.
For some applications, sound pressure levels can be high even with hearing protection.