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• insufficient monitoring of machine parts that are exposed to wear.
• use of unapproved replacement and wear parts.
Use only original replacement and wear parts. If parts are purchased from external suppliers, it
cannot be guaranteed that they will be constructed and manufactured to withstand the stresses
and provide the level of safety required for operating the sharpening machine.
2.4 Safety regulations
2.4.1 Organisational measures
All the existent safety devices must be checked regularly.
Observe prescribed intervals for recurring maintenance work or as specified in the operating
instructions.
2.4.2 Protective devices
Before commissioning the sharpening machine, it must be ensured that all protective equipment
is properly mounted and in functional condition.
Protective equipment may be removed only after the machine has stopped and has been secured
against accidental restarting of the sharpening machine.
If sub-components are supplied, the protective equipment must be correctly attached by the
operator according to the instructions.
2.4.3 Informal safety measures
The operating instructions must be permanently available at the place of use of the sharpening
machine. In addition to the operating instructions, the generally applicable as well as the locally
relevant accident prevention regulations must also be made available and observed.
All the safety alert symbols and danger warnings on the sharpening machine must be complete
and clearly legible.
2.4.4 Selection and qualifications of the personnel
Only trained and instructed personnel may work on the sharpening machine. The minimum legal
age for employment must be observed.
The responsibilities of the personnel must be clearly assigned, i.e. commissioning, operation,
maintenance and repair, etc.
Personnel still in the training or instruction phase may only be allowed to work on the sharpening
machine under the permanent supervision of an experienced person.
2. Safety
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