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1.3.3 Any personnel working on the machine must read this operating manual,
especially this chapter on safety precautions, prior to beginning. Learning on
the job is too late! This especially applies to persons who work occasionally on
the machine (like setup or maintenance crews).
1.3.4 Perform regular spot checks to ensure that personnel are doing their jobs in a
safe and conscientious manner and that they are adhering to the instructions
in the operating manual.
1.3.5 Use personal protective equipment whenever necessary or when required by
regulations!
1.3.6 Pay attention to all safety and danger warning labels located on the machine!
1.3.7 Keep all safety and danger warning labels in/on the machine completely
legible!
1.3.8 Immediately stop the machine and notify parties in charge when performing
safety-related changes on the machine or its operation or becoming aware of
any trouble of this kind!
1.3.9 Make no alterations and do not add componentry or rebuild the machine
without permission from the manufacturer!
1.3.10 Use only original spare parts!
1.3.11 Perform all scheduled inspections as needed, or use the scheduled intervals
as outlined in the operating manual!
1.3.12 For carrying out maintenance work, adequate workshop equipment is
indispensable.
1.4 Qualifications for Selecting Operators; Fundamental Responsibilities
1.4.1 Only personnel of proven reliability are allowed to operated the machine.
Observe legal minimum age requirements!
1.4.2 Use only qualified and trained personnel. Clearly define staff responsibilities
concerning operation of machine, setup, maintenance, and repair works!
1.4.3 Ensure that the floor cutter is handled only by persons appointed to do so!
1.4.4 Define machine operator’s responsibility – also in respect to road traffic
regulations – and his ability to object to instructions not in compliance with the
safety regulations!
