Operating and Maintenance Manual
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HOFFMANN MU3 & MU3-D
• Version 7.205.00 • 01-2018
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3.2 Technical Changes and Maintenance
Technical changes or alterations of any kind are only permitted if the prior written authorization from Hoffmann Machine
Company, Inc. has been secured.
Never remove safety guards and shields, remove or by-pass safety devices, switches, sensors, use or install tooling other
than originally supplied.
The manufacturer is not liable for any injuries or damages caused by unauthorized changes, removal or add-ons to this
equipment.
Only trained, qualified personnel may perform installation, set-up and maintenance procedures as well as replacement of
parts or components of any kind.
3.3 Operator and Maintenance Personnel
Machine operator and maintenance personnel may only perform activities described in this manual.
Persons working on or with this machine must be at least 18 years old, they must be thoroughly familiar with this operating
manual and they must adhere to all local safety rules and regulations. All OSHA specified rules must be followed if
applicable.
Persons working on or with this machine must wear suitable clothing designed to avoid entrapment in rotating machine
components.
No loose fitting clothes e.g. ties or shawls, or bracelets, wristwatches, necklaces, etc. may be worn when operating this
machine.
Persons with long hair must tie their hair securely and wear an appropriate hair covering to avoid entanglement.
3.4 Equipment Owner’s Responsibilities
The owner of the equipment must make this operator manual available to all machine operators and maintenance personnel.
The equipment owner must assure that all operators and maintenance personnel are qualified to work on this equipment and
that they have read and fully understand this operator manual, especially all sections pertaining to possible dangers and
safety rules.
The owner must assure that all areas of responsibility, including set-up, operation, maintenance, etc.
– are clearly defined
and explained.
All responsibilities must be assigned to and understood by all involved persons to avoid the risk of injury and /or damage to
material.
The owner is responsible for the adherence to all applicable safety rules and regulations.
The owner is responsible for the proper and safe condition of the machine; he is further responsible for the proper installation
and set-up and he must provide a safe and secure work environment.
The owner must be familiar with and is responsible for the adherence to any and all local and national safety rules and
regulations pertaining to this equipment.
The manufacturer is not liable for any injuries or damages as a result of non-compliance with, or adherence to, applicable
safety rules and regulations.
If the operator and/or maintenance personnel do not understand English, the owner must provide a properly translated
operator manual to assure the safety of all personnel.
3.5 Change of Ownership
In case of sale of this equipment all components, tools, manuals, safety instructions, accessories as well as any electronic or
software updates you have originally received with the machine must be included.
This includes any and all operator manuals, maintenance instructions, equipment or components replacement parts, etc.
