Palfinger PC 3800, Operating Manual

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Chapter 2 Safety and Health Standards
Safety for individuals
This unit is an item of working machinery. It has been constructed and built in accordance with
prevailing EU standards, guidelines and safety provisions. During use, maintenance or servicing
unforeseen risks to individuals, the device or other things may nevertheless arise.
The safety of the operators and other persons must be top priority.
Operating situations in which the operators or other persons are in danger are prohibited.
If used incorrectly or negligently and/or operated wrongly the unit can potentially be extremely
dangerous.
In the event of manipulation or commissioning of the unit, the operator must ensure that neither he nor
any other person is in the danger area!
The operator must recognize and understand all safety instructions in the operating instructions and
the meaning of all signs.
Safety clothing
During any work on the unit such as:
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Cleaning and maintenance
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Setting up
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All sorts of checks
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Operation
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Service and repairs
safety clothing that is suitable for the respective danger must be worn.
Before putting on the safety clothing, remove jewelry (example: rings, chains, bracelets etc.).
Personal safety equipment:
Operation: safety clothing, work gloves, hard-capped boots, helmet.
Other activities: depending on the type of danger (example: hearing protection in case of increased
noise exposure, safety goggles, work gloves, safety belt).
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