Virtus L 60, Manual

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PART A: Basic machine
Shredder
L 60; L60+
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VIRTUS EQUIPMENT 2018 All rights reserved
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Table of Contents
1 Information on this instruction manual ________________________________ 5
2 Technical data _____________________________________________________ 6
3 General Information ________________________________________________ 8
3.1 Copyright ______________________________________________________________ 8
3.2 Application ____________________________________________________________ 8
3.3 Safety _________________________________________________________________ 8
3.4 Inspection of goods _____________________________________________________ 8
4 General safety advice _______________________________________________ 9
4.1 Safe operation of the machine ____________________________________________ 9
4.2 Use in accordance with the regulations ___________________________________ 10
4.3 Liability and Responsibility ______________________________________________ 12
4.4 Structural changes, spare parts, accessories _______________________________ 13
4.5 Operation manuals from other manufacturers ______________________________ 13
4.6 Noise levels and noise control measures __________________________________ 14
4.7 Work stations _________________________________________________________ 14
4.8 Remaining risks _______________________________________________________ 15
4.8.1 Mechanical dangers ________________________________________________________ 15
4.8.2 Electrical dangers __________________________________________________________ 16
4.8.3 Dangers caused by the control system __________________________________________ 17
4.8.4 Thermal dangers ___________________________________________________________ 17
4.8.5 Dangers caused by noise ____________________________________________________ 17
4.8.6 Dangers caused by vibration __________________________________________________ 18
4.8.7 Dangers caused by materials and substances ____________________________________ 18
4.8.8 Danger caused by manipulation of the protective devices ___________________________ 18
4.9 Protective devices _____________________________________________________ 19
4.9.1 Safety device for housing flap _________________________________________________ 19
4.9.2 Safety device for hopper _____________________________________________________ 20
4.9.3 Splash guard ______________________________________________________________ 21
4.9.4 Safety markings ____________________________________________________________ 21
4.10 Authorized persons ___________________________________________________ 22
4.11 Personal protective gear ______________________________________________ 23
4.12 Safety measures at the application site __________________________________ 24
4.13 Fire fighting agents ___________________________________________________ 24
4.14 Cleaning agents _____________________________________________________ 24
4.15 Conduct in case of an emergency _______________________________________ 24
4.16 Classification of specific safety advice __________________________________ 25