Intended Use
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Operator:
The operator is instructed by the operating company
about the assigned tasks and possible risks in case of
improper behaviour. Any tasks which need to be perfor-
med beyond the operation in the standard mode must
only be performed by the operator if it is indicated in
these instructions and if the operating company expres-
sively commissioned the operator.
Electrician:
Due to their professional training, knowledge and experi-
ence as well as knowledge of the relevant standards and
regulations, the electrician is in a position to carry out
work on electrical installations and to recognize and
avoid possible dangers independently.
Specialist staff:
Due to their professional training, knowledge and experi-
ence as well as their knowledge of relevant regulations
the specialist staff is able to perform the assigned tasks
and to recognise and avoid any possible dangers them-
selves.
Manufacturer:
Certain works may only be performed by specialist per-
sonnel of the manufacturer. Other personnel is not au-
thorized to perform these works. Please contact our cu-
stomer service for the execution of all arising work.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
The personal protective equipment serves to protect per-
sons against impairments of safety and health while wor-
king. The staff has to wear personal protective equip-
ment while performing different works on and with the
appliance which are indicated in the individual paragra-
phs of these instructions.
The personal protective equipment is explained in the
following paragraph:
2.5 Safety markings on the machine
There are various warning signs and safety markings on
the sheet metal shears (Fig. 1), which must be observed
and followed.
Fig. 1: Safety signs
The safety markings attached to the sheet metal shears
must not be removed. Damaged or missing safety mar
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kings can lead to malfunctions, personal injury and pro
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perty damage. They are to be replaced immediately. If
the safety markings are not immediately recognizable
and comprehensible, the sheet metal shears should be
taken out of service until new safety markings have been
made.
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Intended Use
The sheet metal shears are used exclusively for cutting
mild steel, aluminum, copper, zinc and plastics. It may
only be operated by instructed persons familiar with the
device. Proper use also includes compliance with all in
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formation in this manual. Any use beyond the intended
use or otherwise is considered misuse.
Head protection
The industrial helmet protects the head from falling
objects and bumping against fixed objects.
Ear protection
Hearing protection protects ears from hearing
damage caused by noise.
Eye protection
The goggles protect the eyes from flying parts and
liquid splashes.
Protective gloves
The protective gloves serve to protect the hands
against sharp components as well as against fric-
tion, abrasions or deep injuries.
Safety boots
The safety boots protect the feet against crushes, fal-
ling parts and slipping over on slippery underground.
Protective clothes
The protective clothes are tight clothes of little ten-
sile strength.
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