Wacker Neuson DPU 100, Operator'S Manual

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3.3 User responsibilities
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Knowing and implementing the applicable health and safety regulations.
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In a risk assessment, risks resulting from on-site working conditions will be determined.
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Create operating instructions for the operation of this machine.
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Periodically check whether the user instructions correspond to the current state of regulations.
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Clearly regulate and specify responsibilities for operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and
cleaning.
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Regularly train employees and inform them about potential hazards.
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Provide employees with the necessary equipment.
3.4 Personnel qualification
This machine may only be installed and operated by trained personnel.
Faulty operation, misuse or operation by untrained personnel can endanger the health of the operator
or third parties and lead to damage to or total loss of the machine.
In addition, the operator should be:
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Physically and mentally fit.
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Not under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that can impair responsiveness.
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Familiar with the safety instructions in this manual.
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Familiar with the intended use of this machine.
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The minimum age (18 years) to operate this machine.
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Able to independently operate the machine.
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Authorized to operate machines and systems independently according to the standards of safety
engineering.
3.5 General hazards
Residual risks are special hazards involved with handling machines. Despite safety compliant
construction, they cannot be eliminated.
These residual risks are not obvious and can be a source of possible injury or health hazard.
In the case of unforeseen residual risks, immediately stop the machine and inform your supervisor. He/
she will make further decisions and initiate all steps necessary to eliminate the risk.
If required, the machine manufacturer should be informed.
3.6 General Safety Instructions
The safety instructions in this chapter include the "General Safety Instructions", which should be
reported in the manual in accordance with the applicable standards. There may be information that is
not relevant to this machine.
3.6.1 Working area
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Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the working environment e.g. load-bearing capacity of
the floor or obstacles in the environment.
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Make the working area to public transport safe.
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Necessary fuse protection of walls and ceilings e.g. in trenches.
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Keep the work area tidy. Cluttered or dark working areas can lead to accidents.
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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!
3.6.2 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 ensures the operational safety of the machine.
3.6.3 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.