3 | For your safety
General safety instructions
3.1 General safety instructions
3.1.1 Nationally valid safety and accident prevention regulations
For any work performed on the machine itself or on its electric or pneumatic equip-
ment, the locally applicable accident prevention, safety and environmental protec-
tion regulations are to be observed.
3.1.2 Fire protection
a) The machine is to be assessed for fire protection requirements at the installa-
tion site.
b) Locally applicable fire protection regulations must be observed.
3.2 Subject-related safety instructions
3.2.1 Dealing with electrical equipment
DANGER
Dangerous electrical voltage!
Serious injury or death from electric shock!
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Work on the electrical system or the machine electrical devices must be under-
taken only by a skilled electrician or by properly trained people under the supervi-
sion and guidance of a skilled electrician in accordance with the electro-technical
rules.
a) Before opening any housing parts, remove plug from mains!
b) Use only original fuses with the specified current rating.
c) Use only insulated tools.
d) In case of faults in the power supply, switch off the system immediately.
3.2.2 Dealing with process materials and substances
CAUTION
Irritating substances!
Personal injury or property damage when dealing with oils, greases, chemicals!
a) Read the rules applicable to the product safety data sheets before use!
DANGER
Hot supplies, hot excipients, liquid metal!
Risk of burns when dealing with fuels, additives and liquid metal!
a) Be aware of the in-house provision for protective clothing!
b) Work on the hot machine must only be carried out by trained and qualified per-
sonnel!
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