VHF K4 edition - About this document; Understanding Document Symbols; Structure of Safety Notes; General Safety and Operating Regulations

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Original Operating Instructions: K4 edition
Document version: E – 02/2020
About this document
1 About this document
1.1 Used symbols
Instructions
h General instruction
M Specicmanual action
S Specicactioninthemanufacturingsoftware
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Additional symbols
 Cross reference
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List
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Informationtomakeworkmoreecient.
n
Important instructions without any danger for people
or objects.
b
Additional information
1.2 Structure of safety notes
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of hazard
Further explanations and consequences when ignoring haz-
ards.
h Instructions to avoid hazards.
The following signal words may occur in this document:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which can result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which can result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation which can lead to physical dam-
age of the product or in the surrounding area(s).
2 General safety instructions &
operating regulations
2.1 General safety instructions
DANGER
Incorrect operation of the machine
h Before installing, maintaining and operating
the machine, read all documents provided with
the machine.
h If it is unclear how to operate the machine in
any way, do not use the machine and contact
customer service.
h Ensure that every user has access to the operating in
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structions.
h Instruct every user on safe and proper machine handling.
Danger to life due to an electric shock
If you come into contact with electrically charged
parts,youcansuerfromanelectricshock.Water
increasestherisksignicantly.
h Do not remove the housing of the machine.
h Only have qualied electricians work on any electric
equipment.
h Ensure that an operational Residual Current De
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vice
/ Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is installed on the
electric circuit of the machine.
h Run power cables so that they cannot be damaged by
sharp edges.
h Before switching on the machine, check power cables
for damage.
h Beforeunpluggingthepowercable,switchothema
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chine at the main power switch.
h In the following cases disconnect the machine
from the electrical source immediately and pre
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vent it from being restarted:
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When machine connections or electric cables are
damaged
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Before you check or run electric cables
h Replace damaged cables with original manufacturer’s
spare parts.
h Never perform any troubleshooting while the machine
is operating.
h Only have authorized service technicians repair the ma
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chine.
h Do not touch the machine and especially the cables with
wet or damp hands.
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