OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
Safety
Version 1.0.3 dated July 22, 2014
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Original operating instructions
B30 VGM
US
1.5
Qualification of employees
1.5.1 Target group
This manual is addressed to
operators,
users,
maintenance staff.
Therefore, the warning notes refer to both operation and maintenance of the geared drill.
Determine clearly and make a permanent decision in who will be responsible for the different
activities on the machine (operation, maintenance and repair).
Vague and unclear assignment of responsibilities constitute a safety hazard
Always disconnect the geared drill from the main electrical power supply. This will prevent your
machine from being used by unauthorized personnel.
1.5.2 Authorized personnel
WARNING!
Incorrect use and maintenance of the geared drill causes danger for personnel, objects
and the environment.
Only authorized personnel may operate the geared drill!
Personnel authorized to use and perform maintenance are the trained and instructed technical
staff working for the operator and manufacturer.
The operator must
Obligations of
the operator
train the staff,
instruct the staff in regular intervals (at least once a year) on
- all safety standards that apply to the bench drill and upright drill,
- the operation,
- accredited technical guidelines,
check the knowledge of the staff,
document training / instructions,
require the staff to confirm participation in training / instructions by means of a signature,
check if the staff is aware of safety rules and dangers in the workplace so that they observe
the operating manual.
The user must
Obligations of
the user
have followed a training on the operation of the geared drill,
know the function and performance,
before commissioning
- have read and understood the operating manual,
- be familiar with all safety devices and regulations.
Further
requirements
to the qualifi-
cation
For working on the following machine parts, additional requirements are being applied:
Electrical parts or operating agents: shall only be performed by an electrician or under the
guidance and supervision of an electrician.
Before starting work on electrical parts or operating agents, following measures are to be per-
formed in the following order:
Disconnect main electrical power.
Ensure that the machine cannot be turned on again.
Check that there is no voltage.
