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4.4
Accident Prevention
To avoid accidents, the following rules must be observed for operation:
Prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to the Mobile Lifter.
Keep unauthorized persons away from the danger areas.
Repeatedly inform present other persons about existing residual risks (see section
“Residual Risks”)
Conduct and record regular training & instruction for persons who must be in the area of the Mobile Lifter.
New employees must be trained to work on the Mobile Lifter and this training must be documented.
It is not permitted to enter the Mobile Lifter platform or to transport resp. lift persons.
4.5
General Safety Regulations
In general, the following safety regulations and obligations apply when handling the Mobile Lifter:
The Mobile Lifter may only be operated when it is in perfect working order.
It is prohibited to remove, modify or bypass any protective, safety or monitoring equipment.
Wearing appropriate protective clothing and safety shoes is a basic requirement for any work with and on
the Mobile Lifter.
Wearing loose clothing, watches, jewellery and loose long hair is prohibited.
The regulations of the employers' liability insurance association and building regulations must be observed.
It is prohibited to modify the Mobile Lifter without the written approval of the manufacturer / supplier.
Malfunctions or damage must be reported to the operator immediately. These must be rectified immedi-
ately and repaired if necessary.
Repair and maintenance work on mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components may only be carried
out by authorised and trained specialist personnel.
Maintenance work must be carried out and documented in accordance with the maintenance instructions.
Only original spare parts from the manufacturer may be used for repairs.
Only instructed, trained or qualified persons may work on the Mobile Lifter.
Ensure that the Mobile Lifter is only used on a firm, level and horizontal surface. Use on sloping ground or
downhill slopes is prohibited due to the high dead weight!
When loading and unloading a load, as well as when the Mobile Lifter is parked unattended, the brakes on
the rear castors must be tightened to prevent it from rolling away unintentionally.
For the operation of the Mobile Lifter, the respective national safety regulations for employees as well as
the national safety and accident prevention regulations apply.
4.6
Standard Equipment
The Mobile Lifter ML-120 consists of the following main components:
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Mobile and steerable base frame
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Electromotive lifting and tilting system
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Manually adjustable swivelling and rotating mechanism
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Automatic vacuum unit with six vacuum pads
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Wireless, electronic operation via remote control
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24 VDC battery unit with charger and charging cable