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4.8.1 Working area
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Keep the working area tidy. Cluttered or dark working areas can lead to accidents.
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Before beginning work, familiarize yourself with the working environment, e.g. the load-bearing
capacity of the floor or obstacles in the vicinity.
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Make working area safe for the public transport sector.
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Necessary fuse protection of walls and ceilings, e.g. in trench applications.
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Using this machine in an explosive atmosphere is prohibited.
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When using this machine, children and unauthorized individuals must be kept away. Distraction can
lead to loss of control of the machine.
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Always protect the machine against tilting, rolling, sliding, and crashing. Risk of injury!
4.8.2 Service
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The machine should only be maintained/repaired by technically trained personnel.
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Use only original spare parts and accessories. This preserves the operational safety of the machine.
Screw connections
All screw connections must meet the prescribed specifications and must be firmly screwed together.
Observe the tightening torques!
The screws and nuts may not be damaged, bent or deformed.
Pay particular attention to:
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Captive nuts and micro-encapsulated screws may not be reused once loosened. The locking effect
is lost.
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Screw connections with adhesive securing/liquid adhesives (e.g. Loctite) must be cleaned after
loosening and must be provided new adhesive.
4.8.3 Personal safety
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Working under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or drugs can lead to serious injuries.
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Protective equipment should be worn for all work. Appropriate personal protective equipment
considerably reduces the risk of injury.
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Remove any tools before the machine is put into operation. Tools that are located on a rotating
machine part can be ejected and cause serious injury.
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Always ensure good footing.
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In the case of extensive work with this machine, long-term vibration-induced damage cannot be ruled
out. For the vibration load of the machine, see chapter
Technical data .
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Wear suitable clothing. Keep baggy or loose clothing, protective gloves, jewelry and long hair away
from moving/rotating machine parts. Danger of being pulled!
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Ensure that no other individuals are in the danger zone!
4.8.4 Handling and use
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Never operate machines whose switches are defective. Have defective switches exchanged
immediately. Machines with defective switches have a high risk of injury.
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The operator's controls of the machine shall not be improperly locked, manipulated, or changed.
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Store unused machines out of the reach of children. The machine may only be operated by
authorized personnel.
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Handle the machine with care. Have defective parts exchanged immediately before the machine is
operated. Defective machines have a high risk of accidents.
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Use the machine, accessories, insertion tools, etc. according to these instructions.
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After operation, store the cooled-down machine in a locked, clean, frost-protected, and dry location
that is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized individuals.
4.9 Specific safety instructions – Vibratory plates
4.9.1 External influences
In the case of the following external influences, the vibratory plate may not be operated:
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In an explosive vicinity. Explosion hazard!
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In the vicinity of a naked flame. Fire hazard!
NOTICE
Observe the instructions of the liquid adhesive manufacturer.