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2. Safety
2.1.5 Malfunction
If any safety-relevant malfunction occurs in the grinding machine or if the processing response
indicates that such malfunction may have occurred, the grinding machine must be stopped imme-
diately until such time as the malfunction has been detected and eliminated.
Malfunctions may only be eliminated by authorized specialists.
2.2 Intended use
The grinding machine is only designed for grinding slicer knives. Before starting work on a slicer
knife, a check must first be carried out as to whether the slicer knife fits onto the cam disc Only
then may the slicer knife be clamped onto the cam disc.
Any other use is considered improper use. KNECHT Maschinenbau GmbH assumes no liability for
damages resulting from improper use. The user alone bears the risk in such cases.
Use as intended includes the observance of all the instructions in the operating instructions.
The grinding machine is being used improperly if, for example:
• the slicer knife is removed without the cam disc
• attachments are not properly mounted
2.3 Warranty and liability
Warranty and liability claims in case of personal injuries or property damage are excluded if such
damage is attributable to one or more of the following causes:
• improper use of the grinding machine
• improper transportation,commissioning, operation and maintenance of the grinding machine
• operating the grinding machine with defective safety devices, or using improperly attached or
malfunctioning safety and protective equipment
• failure to observe the instructions with regard to transportation, commissioning, operation,
maintenance and repair of the grinding machine
• unauthorized structural alterations to the grinding machine
• unauthorized modification of such aspects as drive conditions (power and speed)
• insufficient monitoring of machine parts that are exposed to wear
• use of unapproved replacement and wear parts
