General Safety Instructions
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Carefully read these 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.
2.7
Particular dangers
The following section describes residual risks which have been identified.
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Observe the safety instructions listed here and the warnings in the other chapters of these instructions
in order to reduce health hazards and avoid dangerous situations.
Electrical Current
DANGER
Danger to life due to electrical voltage
Touching live parts endangers life.
Damaged insulation of components endanger life.
For this reason:
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If the insulation is damaged, immediately switch off the power supply and get the insulation repaired.
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Any work performed on the electrical system may only be made by a qualified electrician.
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When working on the electrical system the power supply must be switched off and then properly
checked to ensure no electrical current is present.
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Before starting any maintenance, cleaning or repair work the power supply must be switched off and
secured from being accidentally switched back on.
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Do not bridge or bypass any fuses. When replacing fuses, ensure to use the correct amperage.
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Keep moisture clear of parts conducting electrical current. This could cause a short-circuit.
Moving Parts
WARNING
Risk of injury due to moving parts
Rotating and/or linear-moving components can cause injuries.
For this reason:
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Do not touch or handle moving parts during operation.
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Do not open the covers during operation.
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Only perform checking and maintenance jobs when the engine is at a standstill.
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Observe the run-on time: before opening any covers ensure that no parts are still moving.
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Wear close-fitting clothing in the hazard area.
Flying components in the event of sudden engine damage
WARNING
Risk of injury due to running engines
In the event of engine damage, components can fly through the engine room at high speed and injure
people in the immediate vicinity.
For this reason:
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Do not remain in the engine room when the engine is running.
