2 General safety instructions
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Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E
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General safety instructions
2.1
Intended use
The electrical crimping machine R8 E is an electrically-driven insulation stripping
and crimping machine designed exclusively for insulation stripping from flexible
conductors in accordance with DIN 60228:2005 and the crimping of "wire end fer-
rules on rolls" (0.5
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2.5 mm²) on cable ends. For this reason, because of its con-
struction, the machine has only this intended use.
For the intended use, the following must be observed:
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All notes from the operating instructions
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The documentation of the supplied products, as well as
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The notes for servicing/maintenance
Any other use is deemed improper.
The operational safety of the machine is guaranteed only for the intended use.
Only persons authorised by the manufacturer may perform changes, conversions
and repairs to the machine.
Any safety-relevant changes or manipulations to the machine are prohibited. If the
operating company makes such changes or manipulations, safe operation of the
machines is not guaranteed.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or consequential damages that
result because of the preceding measures.
Use only original spare parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer. The
use of other parts voids the liability for any damage (also consequential damages)
that results from the use of other parts or non-authorised accessories.
2.2
Not permitted
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Removing notification or warning signs.
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Opening the machine during operation.
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Using the machine with obvious defects or damage.
2.3
Machine dangers
A risk evaluation with subsequent safety inspection and safety acceptance was per-
formed on the electrical crimping machine R8 E. As for every machine, some resid-
ual risks, that cannot be precluded because of design considerations, remain. See
section 2.8 "Residual risks".
2.4
Operational hazards
The operator may rectify only those faults for which the housing does not need to
be removed.
2.5
Hazard sources
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Before performing servicing, maintenance and cleaning work on the machine,
switch off the machine, disconnect it from the power supply (e.g. cut off the elec-
tricity supply, switch off the fuse).
2.6
Safety equipment
Safety equipment is installed to protect personnel. The operating company is
obliged to inspect the safety equipment annually.
Under no circumstances may safety devices be changed, removed or circumvented
by changes to the machine.
Safety devices
Function
Inspection
Housing
The housing may be re-
moved only by service
technicians or qualified
Inspect for damage.
