Hettich 9 257 300, Operating And Assembly Instructions Manual

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3.1 Residual risk
General safety rules
• Only operate the machine if it is in proper working order.
• Only operate the machine if you are part of the personnel
authorised to do so.
• Only carry out work requiring specialised knowledge (e.g.
electrical, pneumatic system) if you have been specifically
trained to do so.
• Do not modify any of the safety guards (e.g. remove or disa-
ble the "emergency stop facility").
• Check all safety guards every day before starting work and
repair them if necessary.
• Start reinstalling the safety guards as soon as possible after
removing them (e.g. after making a repair).
Note
Handling the machine involves residual hazards
that could not be eliminated by design measures.
The following prohibited activities and situations
are associated with residual risks:
• Persons taking covers and safety guards out
of operation.
• Persons preventing unobstructed access to
the machine's control.
• Persons operating the machine after chan-
ges occur that adversely affect safety.
• Persons straining overload guards beyond
permissible overload limit.
• Persons manipulating or by passing safety
guards.
• Persons not using safety guards and protec-
tive equipment for normal operation.
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3. Safety
The machine reflects the state of the art and is built in ac-
cordance with recognised safety regulations.
Hazard zones are made safe in compliance with the regulations.
The machine may present hazards if it is used by untrained per-
sonnel improperly or not for the intended purpose.
Any failure to avoid dangers may result in damage to property
and injury to life and limb.
Operating personnel must do the following:
• Check the machine for changes or malfunctions
• Report malfunctions to the safety officer responsible
• Shut the machine down whenever necessary
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