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2.0 Safety Instructions
2.1 Explanation of Warnings and Symbols
2.2 Organizational Measures
2.3 Personnel Selection and Qualification
2.4 Safety Precautions Applicable to Different Operating Conditions
2.5 Repair Work, Maintenance Activities, and Default Repair on the Jobsite
2.6 Safety-off Position
2.7 Dangerous Aspects of the Machine
2.8 Electrical Engineering Regulations
2.9 Special Instructions
2.1
Explanation of Warnings and Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to highlight areas of particular
importance:
Operational Safety
Safety precautions that are to be taken to ensure prevention of injury.
Safety Goggles / Ear Protection
Information, instructions, and restrictions with regards to possible risks to persons or
extensive material damages.
Electrical Warning
Warning against dangerous voltages.
2.2
Organizational Measures
The Operating Instructions are to be kept near where the machine is located and must
be reachable at all times.
In addition to this manual, general and legal regulations regarding accident prevention and
environmental protection must be complied with. These may for example relate to the handling of
hazardous substances or to the provision and wearing of personal protection equipment, as well
as compliance with local traffic regulations. This manual must be supplemented by instructions
containing the duty to supervise and report particular local working practices, work organization,
work procedures, and personnel allocation.
Personnel working with or on the machine must have read this manual before starting work; in
particular the section on safety.
From time to time the working practices of the staff are to be checked for awareness of safety and
hazards.