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3.2
General requirements
In order to ensure the safety of persons present in the vicinity of the machine, instruments and safety
elements on the machine, the user shall strictly follow the general safety rules:
1.
The machine may be operated only if its technical condition is good.
2.
When the machine is in operation, the guards must be in place and remain closed. The machine cannot
be operated with the guards opened or disassembled.
3.
The machine must be properly installed, and the safety elements must be subject to periodic inspection.
4.
The machine may be operated only within the range determined by the operating parameters.
5.
Only trained personnel may operate the machine.
6.
Persons under the influence of alcohol or
other
abusive substances (narcotic drugs, potent medicines),
which limit responsiveness, cannot operate or maintain the machine.
7.
All protective systems envisaged by the manufacturer must be properly installed and kept
fully operational, unless
other
wise recommended for maintenance purposes.
8.
It is forbidden to alter the machine design in any manner which increases the likelihood of hazard
occurrence.
9.
It is forbidden to change the service connection conditions, output data and conditions of machine
use relative to the intended use.
10.
Maintenance and periodic checks according to the schedule are mandatory and should be performed
by qualified personnel.
11.
Integrated safety systems ensure safe use of the machine provided that it is used as intended.
12.
Based on in-house directives and inspections, it must be guaranteed that the environment at the
workplace is clean and transparent at all times.