Operation Manual
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Dock Leveller ED
dangers and safety risks which cannot be ruled out. These risks are inherent to
operators using the machine.
It is therefore of utmost importance that precautions will be taken when working
with the Dock Leveller to exclude potential risks.
2.8 Hazards
2.8.1 Electrical hazards
Precautions to be taken when working with electrical equipment:
• Consider all circuits live until you have personally turned off the main switch.
Also tag the main switch with a safety sign.
• Keep your clothing, hands and feet dry.
• Do not wear rings, watches, metal-rimmed glasses or jewellery when working
around electrical circuits.
• Static electricity can harm electronic parts. Always make sure that you are
earthed when working on electronic parts.
• Maintenance and repair activities on the electrical system of the machine
may only be performed by special trained electricians which are familiar with
the common and local electrical regulations in charge.
2.8.2 Mechanical hazards
Precautions to be taken when working with mechanical equipment:
• Do not wear rings, watches, jewellery, ties or loose sleeves when working
around moving mechanical parts.
• Keep long hair covered when working around moving mechanical parts.
• Stay away from moving machine parts.
• Always use spare parts of a type and part number recommended by
Stertil B.V..
2.9 Instructions to the owner and employer
The owner/employer shall:
• Ensure that operators are qualified and that they are trained in the safe
use and operation of the Dock Leveller using the manufacturers operating
instructions.
• Establish procedures to periodically inspect the Dock Leveller in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Ensure that Dock Leveller inspectors are qualified and that they are
adequately trained in the inspection of the Dock Leveller.
• Display the manufacturers operating instructions in a conspicuous location in
the machine area convenient to the operators.
