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ENGLISH
B
GENERAL INFORMATION
B1
Introduction
This chapter describes the symbols used (that mark
and identify the type of warning) and gives the defini-
tions of terms used in the manual, responsibilities and
copyright.
B2
Definitions
Listed below are the definitions of the main terms used
in the Manual. Carefully read them before using the
Manual.
Operator
an operator who carries out appliance installation,
adjustment, use, maintenance, cleaning, repair and
transport.
Manufacturer
Electrolux Professional S.p.A. or any other assistance
centre authorized by Electrolux Professional S.p.A..
Operator qualified for normal
appliance
use
an operator who has been informed, instructed and
trained regarding the tasks and hazards involved in
normal appliance use.
Specialized technician or Technical assistance
an operator instructed/trained by the Manufacturer and
who, based on his professional and specific training,
experience and knowledge of the accident-prevention
regulations, is able to appraise the operations to be
carried out on the appliance and recognize and pre-
vent possible risks. His professionalism covers the
mechanical, electrotechnical and electronics fields.
Danger
source of possible injury or harm to health.
Hazardous situation
any situation where an operator is exposed to one or
more hazards.
Risk
a combination of probabilities and risks of injury or
harm to health in a hazardous situation.
Guards
safety measures consisting of the use of specific tech-
nical means (guards and safety devices) for protecting
operators against dangers.
Guard
an element of a appliance used specifically to provide
protection by means of a physical barrier.
Safety device
a device (other than a guard) that eliminates or
reduces the risk; it can be used alone or in combina-
tion with a guard.
Customer
the person who purchased the appliance and/or who
manages and uses it (e.g. company, entrepreneur,
firm).
Emergency stop device
a group of components intended for the emergency
stop function; the device is activated with a single
action and prevents or reduces damage to persons/
appliances/property/animals.
Electrocution
an accidental discharge of electric current on a human
body.
B3
Typographical conventions
For best use of the manual, and therefore the appli-
ance, it is advisable to have good knowledge of the
terms and typographical conventions used in the docu-
mentation.
The following symbols are used in the manual to mark
and identify the various types of hazards:
appliance guards and protection devices marked with
this symbol must only be opened by qualified person-
nel, after disconnecting the power to the appliance.
Words and safety warnings further explaining the type
of hazard are placed next to the symbols in the text.
The warnings are intended to guarantee the safety of
personnel and prevent damage to the appliance or the
product being worked.
The drawings and diagrams given in the manual are
not in scale. They supplement the written information
with an outline, but are not intended to be a detailed
representation of the appliance supplied.
The numerical values given in the appliance installa-
tion diagrams refer to measurements expressed in mm
(see pargraph F6.2 “Installation diagrams”).
WARNING!
DANGER FOR THE HEALTH
AND SAFETY OF OPERATORS.
WARNING!
DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION
- DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
WARNING!
DANGER OF DAMAGE TO THE
APPLIANCE
.
