
Safety
Version 1.0.2 dated 2018-09-12
Page 67
Translation of the original instructions
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Inform the supervisor about all hazards or faults.
Stay on the geared drill until the machine completely stopped moving.
Use the specified personal protective equipment. Ensure you wear close-fitting clothing
and, if necessary, a hairnet.
Do not use protective gloves when drilling.
1.13
Safety during maintenance
Inform the operators in good time of any maintenance and repair works.
Report all safety relevant changes and performance details of the geared drill or their opera-
tional behavior. Any changes must be documented, the operating instructions updated and
machine operators instructed accordingly.
1.13.1 Disconnecting and securing the geared drill
Switch off the geared drill with the main switch and secure the main switch with a padlock
against unauthorised switching-on or switching-on by accident.
All machine parts as well as all dangerous voltages are switched off. Excepted are only the
positions which are marked with the adjoining pictogram.
1.14
Using lifting equipment
WARNING!
The use of unstable lifting and load suspension equipment that might break under load
can cause severe injuries or even death.
Check that the lifting and load suspension gear
they have sufficient load carrying,
and that it is in perfect condition.
Observe the accident prevention regulations issued by your Employers Liability
Insurance Association or other supervisory authorities applicable to your company.
Fasten the loads properly. Never walk under suspended loads!
1.14.1 Mechanical maintenance
Reinstall all protection and safety devices after any maintenance work once the work has been
completed.This includes:
covers,
safety instructions and warning signs,
grounding cables.
Check if they are working properly!
1.15
Accident report
Inform your supervisors and Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH immediately in the event of
accidents, possible sources of danger and any actions which almost led to an accident (near
misses).
There are many possible causes for "near misses".
The sooner they are notified, the quicker the causes can be eliminated.
1.16
Electronics
Have the machine and/or the electric equipment checked regularly. Immediately eliminate all
defects such as loose connections, defective wires, etc.
A second person must be present during work on live components to disconnect the power in
the event of an emergency. Disconnect the machine immediately if there is a malfunction in the
power supply!