TESTING 1.0206.07, Operating Instructions Manual

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Laboratory mortar mixer
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3. Basic safety instructions
3.1 Obligations of the operator
The operating instructions must be easily accessible and kept in the immediate vicinity
of the mortar mixer. Only sufficiently qualified operating personnel may work with the
mortar mixer. The operating personnel must be trained before handling the mortar
mixer. Check to see that the operating personnel have read and understood the operat-
ing instructions. Define the exact responsibilities for the operating personnel. Provide
personal protective equipment to all operating personnel.
The person operating the device must ensure that both themselves and other people
are not endangered.
If the operating safety of the mortar mixer is impaired by defects or damage, the mortar
mixer should be taken out of operation immediately and used again only after all of the
sources of danger have been eliminated.
3.2 Requirements for the operating personnel
Only qualified specialist personnel who have been instructed by the operator may work
on the mortar mixer. The minimum age for the operator is 18 years. Individuals under
the age of 18 may only operate the mortar mixer under the supervision of a qualified
skilled worker. The operator is responsible for third parties in the working area.
3.3 Obligations of the operating personnel
The operating personnel must read the operating instructions carefully before handling
the mortar mixer. Please always observe the safety instructions. Wear personal protec-
tive equipment when handling the mortar mixer.
3.4 Workplace
The workplace is located at the control panel in front of the mortar mixer. The workplace
is intended to be used with the connected peripheral equipment provided by the cus-
tomer. Accordingly, the operator must ensure that it is safe. The workplace’s design is
also based on the applicable requirements from the German Health and Safety at Work
Regulations (Betriebs-Sicherheits-Verordnung, BetrSichV) and the analysis of work-
place hazards.