Safety
Version 1.0 - 2020-12-10
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Translation of original operating instruction
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1.13
Safety during maintenance
Inform the operators in good time of any maintenance and repair works.
Report all safety-relevant changes to the surface grinding machine or its operating behaviour.
Any changes must be documented, the operating instructions updated and machine operators
instructed accordingly.
1.14
Switching off and securing the surface grinding machine
Switch off the surface grinding machine at the main switch before starting maintenance and
repair work.
Use a padlock to prevent the switch from being turned on without authorization and keep the
key in a safe place.
All machine parts as well as all dangerous voltages are switched off.
Excepted are only the positions which are marked with the adjoining pictogram. These positions
may be live, even if the main switch is switched off.
Attach a warning sign to the surface grinder.
WARNING!
Live parts and moves of machine parts can injure you or others dangerously!
Take extreme care if you do not switch off
the surface grinding machine by turning off the master switch due to required works
(e.g. functional control).
1.14.1 Using lifting equipment
WARNING!
The use of unstable lifting and load suspension gear that might break under load can
cause severe injuries or even death. Observe the accident prevention regulations issued
by your Employers Liability Insurance Association or other supervisory authorities
responsible for your company.
Check that the lifting and load-suspension equipment are of sufficient load-bearing
capability and are in perfect condition. Fasten the loads carefully. Never walk under
suspended loads!
1.14.2 Mechanical maintenance
Remove or install protection safety devices before starting or after completing any mainte-
nance work; this include:
covers,
safety instructions and warning signs,
grounding cables.
If you remove protective or safety devices, re-fit them immediately after the completing the
work.
Check if they are working properly!
1.15
Accident report
Inform your supervisors and Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH immediately in the event of
accidents, possible sources of danger and any actions which almost led to an accident (near
misses).
There are many possible causes for "near misses".
The sooner they are notified, the quicker the causes can be eliminated.
