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Personnel must tie back long hair and not wear loose clothing or jewelry. There is a risk of injury if
loose items become stuck or are drawn into moving machinery.
Use personal protection equipment if necessary or required by regulations. Take notice
of all safety and hazard notices on the machine.
All safety and hazard notices on the machine must be kept complete and legible. For replacement
labels, contact NFE.
If safety-critical changes occur to the machine or its performance, the machine must be shut down
immediately! The cause of the fault must be established and repaired before starting the work
again.
Changes, add-ons, or conversions to the machine which might have an influence on the
safety of the machine must not be undertaken without the permission of the manufacturer.
Spare parts must always comply with the technical requirements and the specifications of the
manufacturer. This is always guaranteed when using spare parts from NFE.
Inspection intervals specified in this manual must be complied with. At the same time it is necessary
to meet the legal requirements.
The location and the operation of fire extinguishers must be made known on each building site.
Take note of the procedures for fire reporting and fighting fires.
2.3
Personnel Selection and Qualification
Only reliable personnel are allowed to work on or operate the machine. Note the statutory minimum
age. Specify clearly the responsibilities of personnel for operation, setting up, servicing and
maintenance work. Define responsibilities regarding traffic safety regulations and empower operator
to decline instructions from third parties which are not complying with the safety requirements.
Personnel being trained may only be deployed under constant supervision of an experienced
operator.
Work on the electrical parts of the equipment may only be undertaken by a skilled
electrician or by a trained person under the guidance and supervision of a skilled
electrician in accordance with the electrical engineering regulations.
2.4
Safety Precautions Applicable to Different Operating Conditions
Avoid any method of working that impairs safety! All precautions must be taken so that the machine
is only used in a safe and functional status.
Only operate the machine when all safety devices and related safety equipment, e.g.
detachable safety devices, emergency stops, and suction devices, are present and
operational!