Safety instructions
Rieber GmbH & Co. KG
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Safety guidelines for persons
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Be attentive and pay attention to what you are doing, act rationally when working with an
electrical appliance. Do not use the appliance when tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
Just one moment of inattention whilst using the appliance can result in serious injury.
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Make sure the appliance cannot be switched on unintentionally. Double check that the
main switch is in the "OFF" position before inserting the plug in the socket. Connecting
the appliance to the power supply while it is switched on can cause an accident.
Careful handling and use of electrical appliances
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Never use an electrical appliance with a faulty switch. An electrical appliance which can
no longer be switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Keep unused electrical devices away from children. Do not allow the appliance to be
used by persons who are not familiar with it or persons who are not familiar with this user
guide. Electrical appliances are dangerous when in the hands of inexperienced persons.
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Treat the device with care. Check that moving parts are functioning properly and do not
block; check whether parts are broken or damaged and impairing the functioning of the
device. Have any damaged parts repaired before using the appliance. Many accidents
are caused by poorly-maintained electrical appliances.
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Use electrical appliances, accessories etc in accordance with these instructions and in a
manner that is specified for this particular appliance type. When using the appliance,
please take into account the working conditions and the work being carried out. Using
electrical appliances for other uses than that intended can lead to hazardous situations.
Service
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Only have the device repaired by qualified and authorised staff. Only use original spare
parts. In this way you can ensure that the appliance remains safe.
3.3
Operator's obligations
Operator
The operator is the person who operates the appliance for commercial or economic purposes either
himself/herself or lets others use it and bears the legal appliance responsibility for protection of the
user, staff or any third parties during operation.
Operator's
obligations
The appliance is used in commercial applications. For this reason, the operator of the appliance must
meet all legal duties relating to work safety.
In addition to the safety instructions in this guide, the safety, accident prevention and environmental
protection regulation applying to the application of the appliance must be complied with.
In particular, the following shall apply:
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The operator must be familiar with the applicable work safety regulations and identify, by
carrying out a risk analysis, any additional hazards which are due to the place where the
appliance is used. These hazards must be addressed in the form of operating instructions
governing the operation of the appliance.
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Throughout the period of use of the device the operator must check that the operating
instructions which he has compiled comply with the current regulations and adapt them if
necessary.
