Basic safety instructions
• The maximum recommended speed may only be operated in
conjunction with maximum actuating force and only with the
chuck in optimal, fully functioning condition.
• If the chuck is involved in a collision, it must be subjected to a
crack test before using it again. Replace damaged parts with
original SCHUNK spare parts.
• Replace the chuck jaw mounting screws if there are signs of
wear or damage. Only use screws with a quality of 12.9.
2.4.1 Substantial modifications
No substantial modifications may be made to the chuck.
If the operator carries out a substantial modification to the
chuck, the product shall no longer conform to the EC Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC.
2.5 Personnel qualification
Assembly and disassembly, commissioning, operation and repair of
the chuck may be performed only by qualified specialists who have
been instructed with respect to safety.
All persons who are assigned to operate, maintain and repair our
chuck must have access to the operating manual, especially the
chapter “Fundamental safety instructions”. We recommend that
the operator create in-house safety operating instructions.
Persons in training may be assigned to machines and technical
equipment in which a chuck is mounted only if they are under the
constant guidance and supervision of qualified specialists.
2.6 Organizational measures
Obeying the rules
Via suitable organizational measures and instructions, the
operator must ensure that the relevant safety rules are obeyed by
the persons asked to operate, maintain and repair the chuck.
Checking the behavior of personnel
The operator must at least occasionally check that the personnel
are behaving in a safety conscious manner and are aware of the
potential hazards.
Danger signs
The operator must ensure that the signs concerning safety and
hazards mounted on the machine where the chuck is mounted are
clearly legible and are observed.
Faults
If a fault occurs on the chuck and this fault endangers safety or if a
problem is suspected due to production characteristics, the
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