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2.4.9 Servicing (maintenance, repair) and fault elimination
Maintenance work is to be carried out on schedule by trained personnel. Inform operating
personnel before beginning repair work. Designate a supervisor responsible for this. For all
upkeep work, the grinding machine is to be disconnected from the power supply and secured
against accidental restart. Remove power plug. Cordon off the maintenance area where required.
After completing maintenance work and fault rectification, install all safety devices and verify that
they are fully functional.
2.4.10 Structural modifications to the grinding machine
Modifications, retrofitting or rebuilds of the grinding machine are not allowed without the per-
mission of the manufacturer. This also applies for installation and configuring the safety devices.
Any conversion work requires the written permission from KNECHT Maschinenbau GmbH.
Immediately replace any machine parts that are not in a serviceable state.
Use only original replacement and wear parts. When using external parts, it cannot be guaranteed
that they are constructed and manufactured to be suitable and safe.
2.4.11 Cleaning the machine
Handle any cleaning agents and materials used properly and dispose of them in an environmen-
tally-friendly manner.
Dispose of parts subject to wear and replacement parts in a safe and environmentally-friendly
manner.
2.4.12 Oils and greases
When using lubricants and grease, follow the safety provisions applicable to the product. Observe
special instructions for the foodstuffs sector.
2.4.13 Relocation of the grinding machine
Disconnect the grinding machine from any external power, even if adjusting its position slightly.
Before restarting the grinding machine, properly connect it to the power supply.
When loading or unloading, only use suspension devices and load suspension devices with suffi-
cient load-bearing capacity. Designate suitable lifting devices for the lifting process.
Ensure that only persons authorized to carry out this work are located where the machine is un-
loaded and installed.
2. Safety
