General Safety Instructions
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Carefully read the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
Noise
WARNING!
Risk of hearing damage caused by noise!
The level of noise occurring in the working area can cause serious damage to hearing.
For this reason:
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Always wear hearing protection when working.
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Do not unnecessarily remain in the hazard area. Leave hazard area when work is fin
ished.
Sharp Edges and Corners
CAUTION!
Risk of injury cause by sharp edges and corners!
Sharp edges and corners can cause cuts and scrapes to the skin.
For this reason:
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Always work carefully and with caution in the vicinity of sharp edges and corners.
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In cases of doubt, wear protective gloves.
Dirt and Objects
CAUTION!
Risk of tripping caused by dirt and objects!
Dirt and objects can cause a person to slip or trip which can cause considerable injuries.
For this reason:
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Always keep the work area clean.
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Remove any objects that are no longer necessary.
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Mark areas where there is a danger of tripping with yellow and black striped tape.
Strong magnetic fields
WARNING!
Risk of death caused by strong magnetic fields!
Strong magnetic fields can cause serious injuries and death as well as considerable prop
erty damage.
For this reason:
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Persons with cardiac pacemaker must not remain in the vicinity of the engine.
The operation of the cardiac pacemaker could be negatively affected.
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Persons with metal implants must not remain in the vicinity of the engine. Metal implants
could heat up or be attracted to the magnetic source.
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Keep ferromagnetic materials and electromagnets away from magnetic sources. These
materials can be magnetically attracted and can fly through the room and injure people or
cause death. Keep a minimum distance of 3 m.
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Take off all metal objects (jewellery, watches, pens, etc.) before starting any maintenance
work.
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Do not take any electronic devices near the magnetic source. They could be damaged.
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Dot not take any memory devices, credit cards, etc. near the magnetic source. Data could
be erased.
