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2. Safety
2.10 Accident prevention
The accident prevention regulations of the Civil Engineering
association also find application in these operating instructions
and are to be carefully read and adhered to.
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Always observe the general and internal accident preven-
tion regulations.
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Consider the potential risks of accidents in association with
the special tasks of the product and provide for appropriate
training.
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Check that the product is in proper working order before
putting it into service:
Equipment, devices, tools, accessories, safety equipment,
etc. are complete and intact.
Inspection and maintenance work has been carried out
professionally and on schedule.
Operating fluids have been topped up (fuel, lubricants, etc.)
All prerequisites for carrying out work safely have been met
with regard to you and other persons, material property
and the environment.
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Beware of the particular dangers of the product and your
work area, especially:
persons and obstacles,
adherence to safety clearances,
traffic on adjacent tracks,
secure fitting of all protective equipment,
compliance with all operationally necessary safety
measures.
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Leaking operating fluids (oil, grease, etc.) must be removed
immediately to prevent a fire hazard or risk of slipping.
Keep suitable oil binding agents and cleaning agents at
hand.
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Before leaving the product perform the following checks:
It has been shut down properly.
It is secured against moving unintentionally.
Tools and accessories are stowed away safely.
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Use only machines, appliances and tools that work proper-
ly.
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Rectify smaller faults straight away in order to avoid larger
faults.