General safety instructions
Rieber GmbH & Co. KG
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Safety guidelines for persons
Be attentive and pay attention to what you are doing, act rationally when working with an electrical
appliance. Do not use the appliance when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
Just one moment of inattention whilst using the appliance can result in serious injury.
Make sure the appliance cannot be switched on unintentionally. Double check that the main switch is
in the "OFF" position before inserting the plug in the socket. Connecting the appliance to the power
supply while it is switched on can cause an accident.
Careful handling and use of electrical appliances
Never use an electrical appliance with a faulty switch. An electrical appliance which can no longer be
switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
Keep unused electrical appliances in places where children are not able to reach them. Do not allow
the appliance to be used by persons who are not familiar with it or persons who are not familiar with
this user guide. Electrical appliances are dangerous when in the hands of inexperienced persons.
Handle the appliance carefully. Make sure all moving parts of the appliance work perfectly and are
not jammed, also check whether any parts are broken or damaged to the extent that operation of the
appliance is impaired. Have any damaged parts repaired before using the appliance. Many accidents
are caused by poorly-maintained electrical appliances.
Use electrical appliances, accessories etc. in accordance with these guidelines and in a manner that
is specified for this particular appliance type. When using the appliance, please take into account the
working conditions and the work being carried out. Using electrical appliances for other uses than
that intended can lead to hazardous situations.
Service
Only have the device repaired by qualified and authorised staff. Only use original spare parts. In this
way you can ensure that the appliance remains safe.
3.3
Operator's duties
Operator
The operator is the person who operates the appliance for commercial or economic purposes either
himself/herself or lets others use it and bears the legal appliance responsibility for protection of the
user, staff or any third parties during operation.
Operator's duties
The appliance is used in commercial applications. For this reason, the operator of the appliance must
meet all legal duties relating to work safety.
In addition to the safety instructions in this guide, the safety, accident prevention and environmental
protection regulation applying to the application of the appliance must be complied with.
In particular, the following shall apply:
The operator must be familiar with the applicable work safety regulations and identify, by carrying out
a risk analysis, any additional hazards which are due to the place where the appliance is used.
These hazards must be addressed in the form of operating instructions governing the operation of
the appliance.
During the whole service lift of the appliance, the operator must verify if the operator's operating
instructions reflect the current versions of the applicable regulations. If necessary, the operator must
update the operating instructions accordingly.
The operator must define and assign the responsibilities for installation, operation, repair,
maintenance and cleaning clearly.
