LELY 5.1103.0010, Operator'S Manual

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2-2 Safety
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2.3 Safety Instructions
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your
robotic milking system. YOU must make sure that you and anyone else
who is going to operate, maintain or work in the vicinity of the milking
robot knows all the related SAFETY information in this manual.
YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices protect you and the
people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety
program. Make sure EVERYONE who operates, maintains or works near
the milking robot obeys the safety precautions. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.
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ASTRONAUT A3 Next owners must train operators before they
operate the milking robot. This training must be repeated at least
annually
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The operator must read, understand and obey all safety and
operating instructions in the manual
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A person who has not read and understood all safety and operating
instructions is not permitted to operate the milking robot
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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification
may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment, and persons
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Only use approved spare parts, and make sure they are only installed
by authorized technicians.
2.3.1 General Safety
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Read and understand the manual and all safety signs before you
connect power supplies to operate, maintain or adjust the milking
robot
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Only trained persons are permitted to operate the milking robot
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A first-aid kit must be available near the milking robot. Store in a
highly visible place
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A carbon dioxide or foam fire extinguisher must be available near the
milking robot. Store in a highly visible place
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Install all protective covers and guards before you operate the
milking robot
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Wear the correct protective clothing and equipment
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SWITCH OFF the milking robot, disconnect and isolate the electrical
power supply, release pneumatic pressure and wait for all moving
parts to stop before you clean or do maintenance on the milking
robot
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Know the emergency medical center number for your area
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Contact your nearest Lely service provider if you have any questions
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Review safety related items with all operators frequently (annually).