ROPA KS 475, Translation Of The Original Operating Manual

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Safety
Prohibition of unauthorised modifications and alterations
2.18 Personal protective equipment
Wear tight-fitting clothing to prevent accidents. Particularly, do not wear ties, scarves,
rings or chains that may be caught by moving machine parts. Wear appropriate head-
gear for long hair.
Do not carry highly inflammable objects, e.g. matches and lighters in your pockets.
All persons staying within the area of effect of the machine are situationally obliged to
wear the following protective equipment:
Always
Safety shoes with slip-resistant soles.
Tight-fitting working protective clothing.
Dust mask if necessary.
Additionally for transport or assembly work
Protective helmet.
Additionally for maintenance
Cut-resistant gloves.
Protective cream (make a skin protection plan).
Protective goggles.
Tight-fitting working protective clothing with long sleeves.
Heat-resistant gloves.
Oil-resistant protective gloves (when working on oil-containing systems).
Additionally if noise emissions exceed the limit value
Ear protection.
Additionally on public roads
Warning vest.
2.19 Leakage
The following measures shall be taken in case of leakage:
– Switch off the effective component and set it pressure-free if possible.
– Place a suitable container underneath.
– Exchange a component/sealing.
– Remove immediately and completely leaked substance.
2.20 Prohibition of unauthorised modifications and alterations
All unauthorised modifications and alterations are expressly prohibited.
Such actions require the express consent of the manufacturer. It is strictly prohibited
to modify mechanical, electrical or hydraulic safety and control devices in order to
bypass or put them out of operation.
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