Safety
2.3.2
Responsibilities of the operating personnel
The operating personnel has the following responsibilities:
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Always wear personal protective equipment.
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It is the duty of the operating personnel to check the machine before start of work for externally visible
damage and defects, and to immediately report any changes that appear (including behavior during
operation) that may affect the safety of the machine. It must be made sure that the machine is operated
only in perfect condition.
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The machine must not be left unattended while it is operating (supervised operation).
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Switch off the machine described herein at the main switch for periods of non-use.
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Operate the machine described here only with a lens in place. A missing lens may cause the unfocused
laser beam to be reflected out of the housing.
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Stop this machine immediately in case of failure.
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No working methods are permitted that affect the safety of persons or of the machine.
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Always keep clean the machine and its components such as lens and mirrors.
Caution
The adjustment of the beam path may only be carried out by service personnel of Trotec Laser
GmbH.
2.4
Requirements for operating an service personnel
The requirements for the operating and service personnel are:
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The personnel must have read and understood this manual and in particular the "Safety" section.
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The personnel must not be under the influence of drugs, alcohol or reactivity affecting medication when
working on or with the machine.
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The personnel must be familiar with using the CO
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fire extinguisher.
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The personnel must be trained in order to be qualified to operate the machine. If the personnel lack the
necessary knowledge for working on or with the machine, they must first be trained and note down the
training in the training verification form.
Activity
Intended user group
Definition
Control/operation/other
activities (e.g. troubleshooting,
maintenance)
Qualified personnel
or Trotec service
technicians
Qualified personnel are those who can
judge the work entrusted to them and detect
potential risks based on their occupational
training, knowledge and experience as
well as their understanding of the relevant
regulations.
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