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User and maintenance manual
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A foreign object or a person is inside the kart's danger zone.
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The kart has been modified without prior authorisation by the manufacturer.
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The control system has been modified without authorisation.
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Operating parameters have been changed without prior authorisation by the manufacturer.
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Tools that have not been approved are being used.
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The prescribed maintenance intervals have not been adhered to.
It is strictly forbidden to disable, bypass or override limit switches or other control components, and in particular
safety-relevant components!
The kart must not be operated or services by persons who are physically not able to do so, or who are under the
influence of alcohol, illegal or legal drugs.
Only persons who are in good physical health are permitted to drive the kart or to carry out any work on it.
3.3
Duties of the kart operator
It is the responsibility of the operator of the kart to plan, implement and enforce safety measures and other pre-
ventive actions.
All persons involved in work with or on the kart must be specially trained by the kart operator. They must have
read and fully understood the operating manual. This must be confirmed in writing with signature.
These signatures must be collected in a list by the kart operator. This list thus serves as a list of authorised kart
operators and maintenance staff.
3.3.1
Minimising risk of injury
To minimise the risk of injury, adhere to the following general rules:
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All work with and on the kart must be carried out by qualified personnel.
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Persons working with or on the kart must be specifically authorised by the kart operator for the respective task(s).
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Before starting work with or on the kart, the respective staff member must familiarise himself/herself with all
safety devices.
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The kart operator must ensure that safety devices are not overridden or disabled. The kart operator must
enforce the above rules through regular checks!
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If a safety device has failed or is defective, immediately notify your supervisor who will decide on what to do next.
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Before starting work with or on the kart, familiarise yourself with its control elements.
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The kart, the adjacent area and the servicing and repair workplaces must be kept uncluttered, clean and tidy.
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The driver and operator's personnel must wear the prescribed personal protective equipment. For details
regarding the prescribed personal protective equipment, see work instruction. Supervisors must ensure that
staff wear the prescribed personal protective equipment.
