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2
Safety
2.1
Warning & Safety Precautions in this Operating Instruction
The following warnings and safety related cautionary notices in the individual chapters alert
you to various levels of danger:
DANGER
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Identifies an
imminent, serious danger
, which, if it is not avoided, will lead to serious
injuries or even to death.
CAUTION
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Identifies a
possible danger
, which, if it is not avoided, will lead to serious injuries or even
to death.
ATTENTION
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Identifies a
potential dangerous situation
, which, if it is not avoided, can lead to medium
or minor injuries or material damages.
INFORMATION
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If this information is not followed, it can lead to a deterioration of the operating procedure.
2.2
Safety Precautions
The HX33 pneumatic crimp machine has been constructed according to state-of-the-art
technology and the acknowledged technical safety regulations.
When carrying out jobs such as installation, putting the machine into operation or setting it up,
operation, changing the conditions of use and the mode of operation or carrying out
maintenance and service jobs, it is important to observe the procedures for switching off the
machine described in the operation instruction.
Please observe the national regulations according to the minimum age of the personnel
operating the HX33 pneumatic crimp machine. Allowing younger persons access to the
machine is strictly prohibited.
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Do not operate the HX33 pneumatic crimp machine until you have studied and fully
understood all the instructions described in this operating instruction.
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Operate the HX33 pneumatic crimp machine in a dry and dust free environment only. The
crimp machine is only allowed to be used when it is in complete functional condition.
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Do not modify the HX33 pneumatic crimp machine nor use it for any purpose for which it
was not intended.
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The use a chain hoist or lifting device is recommended for transporting the crimping
machine.
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Wear suitable safety shoes when transporting the machine.
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Prior to starting up the HX33 pneumatic crimp machine, make sure it is firmly positioned on
a sturdy stand or bench to prevent it from tipping over. Ensure that the table or bench is
stable enough to support the machine in normal use.
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Assure an appropriate table height. The table height is dependent on the position of the
operator, (work in sitting or standing position) according to prEN 894-4:2004, Table A.1
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Assure appropriate illumination of the working place. (EN 1837:1999
– chapter 4.2: “The
general value of illumination has to be 500 lx […]”).
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Connect compressed air supply only with the supplied compressed air hose.
