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instructions
Bosch Rexroth AG, MIT: EL 2, 3 842 558 372/2021-10
2.4
Personnel qualifi cations
The activities described in this document require a basic knowledge of mechanical,
electrical and pneumatic systems, as well as familiarity with the corresponding
technical terms. Additional knowledge of the use of lifting gear and corresponding
slings is required for transporting and handling the product. To ensure safe use,
these activities should only be performed by qualifi ed personnel or a person under
the direction and supervision of qualifi ed personnel.
“Qualifi ed personnel” refers to those who can recognize potential hazards and
take appropriate safety measures based on their technical training, knowledge,
experience, and understanding of the relevant regulations pertaining to the work
being performed. Qualifi ed personnel must comply with the relevant technical
regulations and have the necessary expertise.
Bosch Rexroth offers training to support activities in specifi c areas. You can fi nd
an overview of the training content online under:
https://www.boschrexroth.com/de/de/academy
2.5
General safety instructions
• As the operator, please note the following: before the initial start-up of the product,
carry out a risk assessment in accordance with the national regulations in your
country (in Germany: according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• As distributing company/manufacturer of the machine, observe the following:
before the initial start-up of the machine, conduct a risk assessment in accordance
with DIN EN ISO 12100.
• Observe the applicable accident prevention and environmental protection regulations.
• Observe the safety rules and regulations of the country in which the product
is being used.
• Only use Rexroth products that are in proper working order.
• Heed all the notices on the product.
• People who assemble, operate, disassemble or maintain Rexroth products must
not be under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication that may affect their
ability to respond.
• Use only original accessories and spare parts from Rexroth in order to prevent
hazards to people due to unsuitable spare parts.
• Observe the technical data and ambient conditions specifi ed in the product
documentation.
• Only start up the product if it has been determined that the end product (e.g., a
machine or system) into which the Rexroth products are installed complies with
the country-specifi c regulations, safety regulations and standards of application.
2.6
Product-specifi c safety instructions
• Do not attempt to modify the product.
• Do not expose the product to any mechanical loads under any circumstances.
Never use the product as a handhold or step. Do not place any objects on the
product.
• Always secure the product against tipping.
• Observe the transport instructions on the packaging.
• Inspect the product for obvious transport damage.
• Lay the cables and lines so that they are adequately protected against mechanical
damage and no one can trip over them.
• Make sure the system component you are working on is depressurized and de-
energized before assembling the product or inserting or removing plugs.
• Ensure that the system component cannot be switched back on.
General
During transport
During installation
