➤ Carry out regular inspections:
■
for visible damage and leakage,
■ of safety devices,
■ of the EMERGENCY STOP devices (if present),
■ of parts needing monitoring.
➤ Pay particular attention to cleanliness during all maintenance and repair work. Cover compo‐
nents and openings with clean cloths, paper or tape to keep them clean.
➤ Do not leave any loose components, tools or cleaning rags on or in the machine.
➤ Components removed from the machine can still be dangerous.
Do not attempt to open or destroy any components taken from the machine.
➤ Self-locking nuts removed for the installation must not be reused but replaced by new nuts, be‐
cause the non-positive safety is no longer ensured.
➤ Use only suitable compressed air hoses.
Compressed air hoses must meet the following requirements:
■ they are of the right type and size for the highest permissible machine working pressure,
■ they are not damaged, worn or of reduced quality,
■ they have couplings and connections of the right type and size.
➤ Wear protective gloves when connecting or disconnecting compressed air hoses.
➤ Make sure compressed air hoses are de-pressurised before disconnecting from the machine.
➤ Secure the open end of an air hose before applying air pressure. An unsecured hose may whip
and cause injury.
➤ At working pressures>7 bar, compressed air hoses should be secured by a cable to their re‐
spective outlet valves.
➤ Connect and operate only suitable air tools.
■ The air tools must meet the set output pressure of the machine.
■ Use a pressure reducer for air tools requiring a lower pressure.
■ Use compressed air tools only with the pressure appropriate for its purpose (tool working pres‐
sure).
3.5.2.4 De-commissioning, storage and disposal
Improper handling of old operating fluids and components represent a danger for the environment.
➤
Drain off fluids and dispose of them according to environmental regulations.
These include, for example, fuel, engine oil and compressor cooling oil and engine coolant.
➤ Dispose of the machine in accordance with local environmental regulations.
3.5.3 Organisational Measures
➤ Designate personnel and their responsibilities.
➤ Give clear instructions on reporting faults and damage to the machine.
➤ Give instructions on fire reporting and fire-fighting measures.
3.5.4 Danger areas
The table gives information on areas dangerous to personnel.
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