Section 1
GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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o not tamper with, circumvent, remove or bypass
the installed safety devices. Failure to observe this
requirement can cause series risks to the safety and
health of yourself and others.
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he personnel who perform any type of intervention
throughout the entire life of the machine must have
specific technical skills, particular abilities and
recognized, earned experience in the specific
sector. The failure to observe these requirements
can damage the health and safety of yourself and
others.
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uring operation, use only the clothing and/or
individual protective devices indicated in the
instructions for use provided by the manufacturer
and those required by current occupational safety
regulations.
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uring normal use or for any intervention, maintain
the perimeter spaces, especially access to the
controls, under conditions adequate to prevent risks
to the safety and health of yourself and others.
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everal phases may require the assistance of one
or more helpers. In these cases it will be a good idea
to train them and adequately inform them about the
type of activity to perform so as not to cause harm to
the safety and health of yourself and others.
Rules for handling and installation
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ift and handle the machine with respect for the
information shown directly on the packing, on the
machine and in the use instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
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he personnel who load, unload and handle the
machine must have ability and earned and
recognized experience in the specific sector and
must have mastery of the lifting means to be used.
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he machine must be lifted and transported using
equipment of adequate capacity and anchoring the
machine at the points provided by the manufacturer.
Those who are authorized to perform such
operations must have specific abilities and
experience for the purpose of safeguarding their
safety and that of the other persons involved.
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efore moving the vehicle, make sure that the
machine and its components are adequately
anchored and that there shape does not exceed the
maximum anticipated dimensions. If necessary
provide the appropriate signs.
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ll the installation phases must be taken in account,
starting the with the creation of an overall plan. In
addition to defining the installation site, before
beginning these phases the person authorized to
perform these operations must, if necessary,
actuate a “safety plan” to protect those directly
involved from injury and to rigorously apply all the
laws, with particular reference to those regarding
mobile job sites.
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uring the installation phase, respect the perimeter
spaces indicated by the manufacturer, also keeping
in mind all the surrounding work activities. This
requirement should also be implemented with
respect for current law on the subject of
occupational safety.
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nstallation and hook-ups should be performed
conforming to the manufacturer's instructions. The
individual responsible must also take in account the
legal and regulatory requirements, performing all
installation and hook-up operations in a workman-
like manner. When the installation is completed, but
before beginning to use the machine, he must make
a general inspection to verify that these
requirements have been respected.
Rules for operation and use
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n addition to being suitably documented and
trained in the use of the machine, the operator must
possess the necessary abilities and skills for the
type of work to be performed.
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ven after being appropriately documented, at the
first use the operator should simulate some test
maneuvers, if necessary, to identify the controls and
their main functions, especially those relative to
starting and stopping.
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he machine is only to be used by for those
purposes anticipated by the maker. Using the
machine for improper purposes can jeopardize the
safety and health of yourself and others and cause
property damage.
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he machine has been designed and constructed to
satisfy all the operating conditions indicated by the
manufacturer. Tampering with any device to
achieve performance other than that anticipated can
jeopardize the safety and health of yourself and
others and cause property damage.
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o not use the machine unless all safety devices
are perfectly installed and in working order. Failure
to observe this requirement can cause series risks
to the safety and health of yourself and others.
