During hydraulic installation/removal of components, ensure that no persons are in the direct vicinity of the
component being pressed.
Working with batteries
Observe the safety instructions of the battery manufacturer when working with batteries.
Gases released from the battery are explosive. Avoid sparks and naked flames.
Do not allow battery acids to come into contact with skin or clothing.
Wear protective clothing, goggles and protective gloves.
Do not place objects on the battery.
Before connecting the cable to the battery, check the battery polarity. Battery pole reversal may lead to in-
jury through the sudden discharge of acid or bursting of the battery body.
Working on electrical and electronic assemblies
Always obtain the permission of the person in charge before commencing maintenance and repair work or
switching off any part of the electronic system required to do so.
De-energize the appropriate areas prior to working on assemblies.
Do not damage cabling during removal work. When reconnecting, ensure that cabling cannot be damaged
during operation by:
• Contact with sharp edges
• Chafing on components
• Contact with hot surfaces.
Do not secure cables on lines carrying fluids.
Do not use cable straps to secure cables.
Always use connector pliers to tighten union nuts on connectors.
Subject the device as well as the product to a functional testing on completion of all repair work. Check cor-
rect execution of the emergency stop function in particular.
Store spare parts properly prior to replacement, i.e. protect them against moisture in particular. Package
faulty electronic components or assemblies properly before dispatching for repair:
• Moisture-proof
• Shock-proof
• Wrapped in antistatic foil if necessary.
Work with laser devices
Work with laser devices shall be carried out by trained and qualified personnel only. Follow the safety in-
structions in the manufacturer's user manual when working with laser equipment.
Wear special laser safety glasses when working with laser equipment (danger of concentrated radiation).
Laser devices must be equipped, in accordance with their class and usage, with protective devices for ensur-
ing safe operation.
Measuring component dimensions
Workpieces, components and measuring equipment lie in the specified tolerance range at a reference tem-
perature of 20 °C.
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