Safety measures and precautions
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3.6.1 Hazardous areas during operation of the device
3.7 Residual risks
Residual risks are particular hazards which occur when handling the device and
which cannot be eliminated despite a design in accordance with safety require-
ments.
Residual risks are not usually obvious and may be the source of a potential injury
or health hazard.
3.7.1 Hazard caused by mechanical systems
There is a risk of accidents due to crushing, cutting and striking body parts
on abruptly moving machine parts,
on moving machine parts caused by stored mechanical energy in elastic parts,
such as springs,
on an inadequately stable device,
on the general shape or mounting location of components.
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