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About the Safety Precautions
IDX 56 User Manual
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About the Safety Precautions
Keep in mind:
Safety first!
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Make sure that you have read and understood the note “READ THIS FIRST” on page A-2.
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Do not engage with any work unless you possess the stated skills (
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Refer to
chapter “1.1.4 Symbols and Signs” on page 1-6 to understand the subsequently used
indicators.
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Make sure that you observe any regulation with regard to health, safety, and accident prevention as
well as to environmental protection applicable in your country and at the site of implementation.
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Make sure to read and understand the «General Rules» at the beginning of a chapter closely.
Observe them, keep them in mind, and follow them at all times.
DANGER
High voltage and/or electrical shock
Touching live wires causes death or serious injuries!
• Consider any power cable as connected to live power, unless having proven the opposite!
• Make sure that neither end of cable is connected to live power!
• Make sure that power source cannot be engaged while work is in process!
• Obey lock-out/tag-out procedures!
• Make sure to securely lock any power engaging equipment against unintentional engagement and tag
it with your name!
WARNING
Draw in/pull in/entanglement hazard
Rotating shaft and drive elements attached to it can cause serious injuries!
• Stay clear of the drive’s driven end and do not touch while in operation.
• Keep clothes and other objects away from the drive’s driven end and make sure that no loose objects
can entangle or be drawn-in with any rotating part.
WARNING
Burst or break hazard
Ejected or slung away parts can cause serious injuries!
• Make sure that the produced centrifugal force at the drive’s driven end cannot cause any part to
become lose.
• Install suitable safety guards to protect the vicinity around the drive’s driven end from possibly ejected
or slung away parts or components.
CAUTION
Risk of burns and scaling
Touching hot surfaces may cause serious injuries!
• Do not touch the drive during operation or shortly thereafter.
• Allow the drive to cool down and test the temperature before you touch the casing.
