Safety
Basic safety instructions
2018-9015-003
03-2015
2.3.2
Safety instructions
● Read and follow the instructions of this instruction manual before performing
activities in connection with this product. Keep the instruction manual with
this product allowing anyone to refer to it at any time.
● Only trained personnel can operate this product to ensure safe operating
methods. Make sure the personnel performing activities in connection with
this product have the skills when special qualifications are required. Read
the section Safety - Personnel qualifications.
● Always wear personal safety gear such as hearing, eye, feet protection, etc.
when performing activities in connection with this product. Inspect the
personal gear and replace if worn and/or defective.
● Make sure the environment is safe through all steps listed in this manual.
Always be familiar with the environment surrounding the working area.
Locate the elements that can be dangerous in order to avoid them. Beware
of leaks and spills such as grease, oil, water, etc. which can make a surface
slippery causing injuries.
● No one stands near this product unless they are performing instructions
included in this manual. When near this product, keep body parts such as
hands, feet, hair as well as clothing away from dangerous parts such as
rotating parts, articulated parts, sharp edges, etc.
● Use this product only when in perfect working condition and for the sole
purpose for which it was designed. Do not use damaged, worn or defective
parts on this product, replace immediately to avoid serious damages and
injuries.
● Use only the tools listed in this manual to perform activities in connection
with this product in order to avoid injuries.
● Do not stand underneath suspended loads when handling this product or
parts: there is a potential risk of fall, damage and/or loss of stability. Handling
can only be performed by a qualified forklift operator.
● Never remove the safety devices such as guards, covers, chains, labels, etc.
from this product to ensure safety unless otherwise indicated in this
instruction manual. Refer to section Safety - Protective devices. Read and
follow the instructions of the safety labels affixed on this product and make
sure the safety labels are legible.
● The devices supplied by the owner to operate this product such as a motor,
an engine, a hydraulic unit, etc. must meet the technical requirements
indicated in section Description - Technical data.
