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Operating instructions
1 Safety Instructions
1.1 General
This manual contains essential information for the installation, start-up,
operation and maintenance of the equipment. Please have your staff and
any person in charge of the unit read and understand this manual be-
fore starting any work with it. Store this manual safely in a place where
mechanics, installers and other technical staff as well as operators can
rapidly access it in case of emergency. Attention must also be paid to all
the safety instructions in this manual.
1.2 Identification of safety instructions in the operating
manual
This operating manual contains essential safety instructions. Failure to
observe this information may endanger other people and the unit. The
safety instructions are identified by the following symbols:
WARNING!
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to follow
this instruction may lead to death or severe injury.
CAUTION!
Refers to a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to fol-
low this instruction may lead to minor injury or damage
to property.
ATTENTION! or NOTICE!
Failure to comply with this safety instruction may result in
damage to the device and endanger its operation.
IMPORTANT!
This refers to additional information to facilitate operation
and ensure the smooth running of the equipment. Appropri-
ate reference attached directly on the unit or any of its other
parts must absolutely be considered and held in completely
readable condition for future reference.
1.3 Personnel qualification and training
Your installation, operation, maintenance and inspection staff must be
trained and qualified for these tasks. Personnel areas of responsibility,
tasks and supervision must be controlled and ensured by the operat-
ing company at all times. Unskilled personnel must be trained and in-
structed. If necessary, this can also be performed by the manufacturer
or certified supplier on behalf of the operating company. The operating
company must also ensure that the operating manual has been under-
stood.
1.4 Electrical device safety instructions
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when installing and
using this electrical equipment. These include the following:
WARNING!
1.) Read and follow all instructions.
2.) To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children
to use this product unless they are closely super-
vised at all times.
3.) Risk of electric shock. Ensure that the device is
secured with a ground fault - circuit breaker (GFCI
= earth-leakage circuit breaker). Contact a qualified
electrician if you cannot verify whether the connec-
tion is protected by a GFCI.
4.) Do not bury cord. Fix the cable to minimise pos-
sible damage due to lawn mowers, hedge trimmers,
and other equipment.
5.) To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace the
cable immediately if damaged.
6.) To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use an
extension cable to connect the device to the power
supply; use an appropriately located socket.
7.) Keep these instructions for future reference.
1.5 Hazards due to non-compliance with the safety
instructions
Failure to comply with the safety instructions may endanger not only
people, but also the environment and the unit. Failure to follow the safety
instructions will invalidate any damage claims.
The following hazards in particular may arise: Failure of major func-
tions of the device. - Danger to persons from electrical, mechanical and
chemical influences. Danger to the environment due to leakage of haz-
ardous substances.
1.6 Working in a safety-conscious manner
The safety instructions contained in this operating manual must be ob-
served. The operating company is responsible for ensuring compliance
with local safety regulations. Any faults that could affect safety must be
rectified immediately.
1.7 Safety instructions for the operator
Statutory regulations must be observed. Consumables and replacement
parts must be disposed of safely and in an environmentally friendly man-
ner. Avoid possible hazards from electric current (for further details refer
to section 1.4).
