2 Safety
2.3 General safety instructions
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2.3
General safety instructions
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The lifting pins may be put into operation and serviced only after these original
operating instructions have been taken notice of.
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Only use the lifting pin
for its intended purpose (see “2.1 Intended use“).
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Do not release the lifting pins if there are other people in the danger zone (under a
hanging load, for example).
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When using the lifting pins, refrain from any kind of work that could impair the safety of
persons or the lifting pins.
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Never use the lifting pins with defective components. Never put built-in components
out of operation.
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Always keep the area of use of the lifting pins clean and tidy to avoid danger from dirt
and parts lying around.
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Do not exceed the technical performance data (see "3.3 Technical data").
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Keep all safety and danger warnings on the lifting pins in a legible condition and renew
them as necessary.
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Operation and work on the lifting pins may only be carried out by qualified or
instructed personnel (see “2.2 Staff requirements“).
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In case of malfunctions, stop using the lifting pins immediately. Have faults rectified by
appropriately trained specialists or by Erwin Halder KG .
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Always keep the original operating instructions at the place the lifting pin is used. It
must be ensured that all persons who carry out activities on or with the lifting pin can
read the original operating instructions at any time.
2.4
Safety measures for environmental protection
During all work, comply with the regulations on waste avoidance and proper waste
recycling or disposal.
Particularly during assembly and maintenance work as well as during decommissioning,
care must be taken to ensure that groundwater-polluting substances such as cleaning
liquids (containing solvents) and other chemical substances or emissions and other
chemical substances or emissions do not pollute the ground or enter the sewer system.
These substances must be collected in suitable containers, and stored, transported and
disposed of in accordance with national regulations.
