1.8 The importance of the manual
1.8.1 Adequateness
The manufacturer always tend to improve the product; it is therefore possible that a component in your machine may be
changed in future machines
. This does not lead to your machine’s operating system to become inadequate; you may ask for
adaptation to the manufacturer only in case of inconsistency. In all other cases, the manufacturer is not obliged to update
plants or manuals.
At the precise historical-
technical moment of the machine’s construction, the installed operating and safety systems, the CE
Certification and Marking ensure the respect of the directions of the MACHINE DIRECTIVE.
1.8.2 Conservation
The manual is to be preserved in a protected dry area, away from atmospheric agents (water, sun) or worse, fire. The
manual is an integral part of the machine; it must be easily found for immediate consultation when necessary.
1.8.3 Comprehension
In case of doubt or difficulty in interpreting the subject matter of this manual,
the machine does not have to be used;
ask for
an explanation on the matter and, when still in doubt, attend a brief t
raining course at the manufacturer’s premises.
1.8.4 Illustrations
Some of the illustrations in this publication may show components or accessories that are different from those assembled on
your machine: this is due to the product’s continuous improvement. In the illustrations, protections and covers may be
removed to help clarify communication.
The MANUFACTURER reserves the right to carry out changes to the machine and
the contents of this manual without prior notice.
1.8.5 If the Manual is Lost
Given its importance to operational safety, in our opinion the manual should be kept constantly inside the machine. If the
manual is lost, the operator is obliged to notify the safety manager immediately, who will then request a copy from the
manufacturer.
1.8.6 Conveyance of notions, of the manual and information
We would like to inform the user that one of the main causes of accidents at work is the lack of information on the machine
that the new operator is about to run. This manual must always be with the covering and its contents must be illustrated
when the operator changes and when the vehicle onto which the covering is installed is sold.
1.8.7 How do I convey notions in the correct way?
For a proper transfer of notions:
•
Instruct the new operator (or the new owner, in the case of sale) on all aspects concerning operations;
•
Specifically highlight the components relative to operational safety;
•
C
arefully notify them the machine’s dangers;
•
Hand the manual over to the new operator (or new owner), highlighting the contents in detail;
•
In the
event of yield to the new owner, also hand over the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity and highlight the
presence of the plate with the marking;
•
Make sure that the new operator (or owner) has completely understood the instructions and that there are no doubts on
how the machine works.
1.8.8 How can I demonstrate that the notions have been conveyed?
Considering the great importance of assuming adequate knowledge of the machine and that the operator is no longer
responsible for it in the instant that they cease to operate it, we considered worthwhile to insert some forms drawn up in a
suitable manner and aimed at witn
essing the occurrence of and correct withdrawal of the machine at the manufacturer’s
premise (
declaration of responsibility
) and of the conveyance carried out between operators and owners
(declaration of
training course completion
– see paragraph 6.2)
.
