General Safety Instructions
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Carefully read the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
WARNING!
Risk of fire caused by highly flammable substances!
Highly flammable materials (lubricating oils, greases) can catch fire and cause serious to
deadly injuries.
For this reason:
S Do not smoke in the hazard area or in the vicinity.
No open fires or sources of ignition.
S Keep fire extinguishers at hand.
S Immediately report any suspicious substances, fluids or gases to the person in charge.
S In the case of fire, immediately stop working. Leave hazard area until the danger is over.
Coolants - Antifreeze, Anticorrosion Agents
WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by coolants that are hazardous to health
Coolants contain substances that are hazardous to your health. Contact with these sub
stances can lead to serious poisoning, allergies, skin irritations and damage to eyes.
For this reason:
S Observe the safety sheets from the manufacturer.
S Always wear protective clothing, chemical-resistant protective gloves and safety glasses.
S Avoid spilling or spraying these substances.
Hot Fluids and Lubricants
WARNING!
Risk of burns caused by hot fluids and lubricants!
Fluids and lubricants can reach high temperature while in operation and cause burns when
coming into contact with them.
For this reason:
S Before handling any fluids and lubricants, check whether they are hot. If necessary, let
them cool down first.
Hot Surfaces
CAUTION!
Risk of burns caused by hot surfaces!
Contact with hot components can cause burns.
For this reason:
S When performing any work in the vicinity of hot components always wear protective cloth
ing and protective gloves.
S Before starting any work ensure that all components have cooled down to ambient tem
perature.
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