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13.80
RAIL CUTTER
8.12 Dangers due to electrical energy
Only specially qualified personnel may carry out repair and maintenance work
on the electrical parts of the machine. Electrical equipment in the machine must
be regularly checked and any faults detected must be repaired immediately, e.g.
contact faults, external damage to cables or housing etc. Any sections of the
electrical system where work is to be carried out must be de-energised
beforehand.
Hazards caused by electrical energy may be averted by taking the following
precautions:
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Switch off the motor and remove the power supply plug.
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Only allow specially qualified personnel (e.g. personnel from ROBEL
Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH) to perform work on the electrical part of the
machine.
8.13 Dangers due to heat
The machine must be switched off and left to cool off for at least 30 minutes
before working on any heated parts.
8.14 Other dangers
– safety devices
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Compression wounds on fingers and hands caused by turning parts and
abrasive materials
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Burns on fingers and hands caused by hot parts (abrasive materials and
processed rails)
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Permanent damage, especially to hearing, if the appropriate personal noise
protection is not continuously worn by the operator
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Eye protection against flyaway abrasive parts
The operator must reinstall the safety devices provided after repair or
maintenance work or place them in the position intended by the manufacturer.
The operator must wear appropriate clothing; i.e. no long sleeves or parts that
can easily get caught up in operating machine parts.
The person appointed by the customer to carry out maintenance work must
reinstall safety devices when he/she has finished the work. The basic
qualification includes compulsory participation in a training course organised by
the manufacturer.
The instructions must be accessible to all participants at all times.
The operator must contribute to the safety of the machine, especially by carrying
out regular maintenance according to the available instructions.