16 Safety instructions
DANGER
Risk of injuries posed by uncontrolled and unexpected movements.
With pneumatic and/or hydraulic assemblies, uncontrolled movements and
sudden discharges of media can lead to injuries.
• Work on pneumatic and/or hydraulic equipment may only be perfor-
med by specialist staff on unpressurised plants.
• The shut-off valves on the supply lines must be closed.
• These valves must be secured against unauthorised or accidental acti-
vation.
DANGER
Danger caused by unauthorised use of the machine.
Commissioning the machine without the required knowledge regarding the
functions and characteristics of the machine can lead to dangerous situa-
tions and injuries.
• After the end of operation or during extended work breaks, the
machine may not be switched on by unauthorised and unqualified per-
sons.
• Ensure that suitable means are used in order to secure the machine
against unauthorised use.
• Where possible, secure the deactivated main switch against unautho-
rised activation with a lock.