1 Important notes
EN Floor grinding machine FGE 450
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1 Important notes
The machine may be used only with the accessories
supplied by the manufacturer for stripping, wet grin
ding, and dry grinding of even, level floor surfaces
such as:
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cement
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screeds
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synthetic resin screeds / asphalt
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natural stone floors
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residual adhesive or filling compound
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floor remnants (e.g. foam backing)
Any other use of the machine can lead to dangerous
situations and is prohibited!
To ensure correct use of the machine, follow the in
structions in the operating manual, paying particular
attention to any warnings and instructions relating to
operation and maintenance!
Before using the machine, the opera
ting personnel must carefully read and
understand this operating manual!
Keep this operating manual close at
hand for easy reference!
Read and observe documents and
operating manuals provided by sup
pliers!
If the machine is on loan to other parties, the opera
ting manual must be provided with the machine and
its importance must be made clear!
1.1 Symbols used
The following symbols are used in this documentation:
Safety instructions
This symbol indicates warnings, prohibitions and
instructions regarding potential hazards. These
instructions
must
be
obeyed
and
closely
observed.
Some safety instructions are accompanied by
corresponding symbols.
Additional information
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1.2 Liability and warranty
TYROLIT Hydrostress AG
All rights, including those pertaining to translation, lie
with
TYROLIT Hydrostress AG
.
Liability or warranty is excluded if:
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The instructions in the operating manual have
not been observed.
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The machine or its attachments were improperly
operated.
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The maintenance was carried out inadequately
or incorrectly.
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Specified spare parts were not used.
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The protective equipment was not used, has
been altered or was removed.
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The specified power supply ratings and
surrounding conditions have not been observed.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage that
may result if the user makes any changes to the ma
chine without the manufacturer’s permission. Any
such actions will void the warranty.
2 Safety
This chapter contains a summary of the most important
information on safety when handling the machine.
2.1 Accident prevention and safety
The following instructions comply with legislation, di
rectives, and publications including:
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EU Machinery Directive
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EU Product Liability Directive
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Law governing technical materials
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Law governing equipment safety
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Law governing product liability
This operating manual is intended for operators and
tool setters, as well as for the personnel that service,
maintain and repair the machine. Together with all
the technical documentation, it is intended to help
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avoid hazardous situations
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use the machine for its intended applications
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avoid downtime and repair costs
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maintain the function of the machine
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extend the service life of the machine.
The manufacturer and owner of the machine must re
spect the contents and provisions of the EU directives.
The effectiveness of any measure ultimately depends
on how well all parties, i.e. the manufacturer, the owner
and the machine operators, work together to uphold
safety standards.
Warning
Prohibition
Direction