PART A: Basic machine
Shredder
L 60; L60+
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4.8
Remaining risks
The machine is constructed so that you are able to operate it
safely. Structurally non-avoidable dangers are prevented as well
as possible by the protective devices. A certain remaining risk
does however always remain! Being aware of these remaining
risks of the machine will help you to structure your work more
safely and in so doing to avoid accidents.
To avoid danger, please observe in addition the specific safety
advice in the individual chapters.
4.8.1
Mechanical dangers
Type of danger:
Danger of crushing by heavy parts falling
down or falling over.
Activity:
Unloading and transporting the machine or
machine components.
Possible
consequences:
Serious injury could result.
Preventative
measures:
Wear personal protective gear. Follow the
instructions in this
Operation manual
.
Type of danger:
Danger of cutting caused by sharp cutting
knives, even when the rotor is stationary.
Activity:
Knife replacement, knife setting, and knife
sharpening, other maintenance work.
Possible
consequences:
Serious injury, particularly to hands and
fingers can result.
Preventative
measures:
Wear personal protective gear. Follow the
instructions in this
Operation manual
.
Type of danger:
Danger of crushing when opening/closing the
maintenance doors on the front side of the
machine.
Activity:
Maintenance work.
Possible
consequences:
Serious injury can result.
Preventative
measures:
Ensure that no persons are in the danger
area while closing the door.
Type of danger:
Tripping over cables and other objects lying
around.
Activity:
All activities.
Possible
consequences:
Serious injury can result.
Preventative
measures:
Lay cables in accordance with the
regulations. Keep work station clean and tidy.
