General safety information
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General safety information
This chapter provides information about residual risks and hazards despite compliance with the intended use of
the device. Generally applicable safety instructions that should generally be complied with are listed here.
Action- and situation-based safety regulations are presented as well and precede the relevant action or
situation.
4.1 Principles
This device corresponds to state-of-the art technology and recognized safety-relevant regulations.
However risks can still emerge.
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Only use the device if it is in perfect working order and under observation of this manual.
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Refrain from rearranging or changing the device.
4.2
How to use electrical devices
Safety notes taken from EN 60745-1:
Work area
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Keep your work area clean and tidy. An untidy and illit work area can lead to accidents.
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Keep children and other people away from the area when work is being carried out.
Electrical safety
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The device connectors must fit the plugs. The connectors may not be modified in any
way. Do not use adapters together with earthed devices. Connectors that are not
modified and suitable plugs reduce the risk of an electric shock.
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Keep the device away from rain or wet. If water is allowed to enter an electrical device,
the risk of an electric shock increases.
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Do not use the cable for anything other than the intended purpose to disconnect the plug
from the socket. Always take hold of the plug only.
Careful treatment and use of electrical devices.
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Keep unused electrical devices away from children. Do not allow people to use the
device who are not familiar with it or who have not read the operating manual. Electrical
devices are dangerous when they are used by inexperienced people.
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Treat the device with care. Check that moving parts are functioning properly and do not
block; check whether parts are broken or damaged and impairing the functioning of the
device. Have damaged parts repaired before using the device. Many accidents are due to
badly maintained electrical devices.
Service
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Only have the device repaired by qualified skilled personnel and only using the original
spare parts. This ensures that the device remains safe.
Qualification of personnel
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Only '
Skilled workers
' may carry out repairs.
According to IEC 60204-1, skilled workers are 'People who, due to their relevant
training and experience, are able to recognize risks and avoid potential hazards.'
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Electrical work may only be carried out by a trained and experienced
electrician
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