OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
Safety
Version 1.0.1 dated 2016-02-23
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Original operating instructions
MZ4
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MZ4V
GB
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 milling machine or their oper-
ational behaviour. Any changes must be documented, the operating instructions updated and
machine operators instructed accordingly.
1.14
Switching-off and securing the milling machine
Turn off the main switch of the milling machine before starting any maintenance or repair work.
Use a padlock to prevent the switch from being turned on without authorization and keep the
key in a safe place.
All machine parts as well as all dangerous voltages are switched off.
Excepted are only the positions which are marked with the adjoining pictogram. These positions
may be live, even if the main switch is switched off.
Place a warning sign on the milling machine.
WARNING!
Live parts and moves of machine parts can injure you or others dangerously!
Proceed with extreme care if you cannot switch off
the milling machine due to required works (e.g. functional control).
1.14.1 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. Observe the accident prevention regulations
issued by your Employers Liability Insurance Association or other supervisory
authorities responsible for your company.
Check that the lifting and load-suspension equipment are of sufficient load-bearing
capability and are in perfect condition.
Fasten the loads carefully.
Never walk under suspended loads!
1.14.2 Mechanical maintenance work
Remove or install protective safety devices before starting or after completing any mainte-
nance work; this include:
covers,
safety instructions and warning signs,
grounding cables.
If you remove protective or safety devices, re-fit them immediately after the completing the
work.
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.
