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Observe all safety instructions and warnings attached to the
machine/plant.
See to it that safety instructions and warnings attached to the
machine are always complete and perfectly legible.
In the event of safety-relevant modifications or changes in the
behaviour of the machine/plant during operation, stop the
machine/plant immediately and report the malfunction to the
competent authority/person.
Never make any modifications, additions or conversions which
might affect safety without the supplier´s approval. This also
applies to the installation and adjustment of safety devices and
valves as well as to welding work on load-bearing elements.
Spare parts must comply with then technical requirements
specified by the manufacturer. Spare parts from original
equipment manufacturers can be relied to do so.
Never modify the software of programmable control systems.
Replace hydraulic hoses within stipulated and appropriate
intervals even if no safety-relevant defects have been de-
tected.
Adhere to prescribed intervals or those specified in the
operating instructions for routine checks and inspections.
Selection and qualification of personnel - Basic responsi-
bilities
Any work on and with the machine/plant must be executed by
reliable personnel only. Statutory minimum age limits must be
observed.
Employ only trained or instructed staff and set out clearly the
individual responsibilities of the personnel for operation, set-
up, maintenance and repair.
Make sure that only authorized personnel works on or with the
machine.
Define the machine operator´s responsibilities - also with
regard to observing traffic regulations - giving the operator the
authority to refuse instructions by third parties that are contrary
to safety.
Do not allow persons to be trained or instructed or persons
taking part in a general training course to work on or with the
machine/plant without being permanently supervised by an
experienced person.
Work on the electrical system and equipment of the machine/
plant must be carried out only by a skilled electrician or by
instructed persons under the supervision and guidance of a
skilled electrician and in accordance with electrical engine-
ering rules and regulations.
Work on the hydraulic system must be carried out only by
personnel with special knowledge and experience of hydraulic
equipment.
Safety instructions governing specific operational
phases
Standard operation
Avoid any operational mode that might prejudicial to safety.
Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is
used only when in a safe and reliable state.
Operative machine only if all protective and safety-oriented
devices, such as removable safety devices, emergency shut-
off equipment, sound-proofing elements and exhausters, are
in place and fully functional.
Check the machine/plant at least once per working shift for
obvious damage and defects. Report any changes (incl.
changes in the machine´s working behaviour) to the compe-
tent organization/person immediately. If necessary, stop the
machine immediately and lock it.
In the event of malfunctions, stop the machine/plant imme-
diately and lock it. Have any defects rectified immediately.
During start-up and shut-down procedures always watch the
indicators in accordance with the operating instructions.
Before starting up or setting the machine/plant in motion,
make sure that nobody is at risk.
Never switch off or remove suction and ventilation devices
when the machine is in operation.
Special work in conjunction with utilization of the machi-
ne/plant and maintenance and repairs during operation;
disposal of parts and consumables
Observe the adjusting , maintenance and inspection activities
and intervals set out in the operating instructions, including
information on the replacement of parts and equipment. These
activities may be executed by skilled personnel only.
Brief operating personnel before beginning special operations
and maintenance work, and appoint a person to supervise the
activities.
In any work concerning the operation, conversion or adjust-
ment of the machine and its safety-oriented devices or any
work related to maintenance, inspection and repair, always
observe the start-up and shut-down procedures set out in the
operating instructions and the information on maintenance
work.
Ensure that the maintenance area is adequately secured.
If the machine/plant is completely shut-down for maintenance
and repair work, it must be secured against inadvertent
starting by:
- locking the principal control elements and removing the
ignition key and/or
- attaching a warning sign to the main switch.
Clean the machine, especially connections and threaded
unions, of any traces of oil or presevatives before carrying out
maintenance/repair. Never use aggressive detergents. Use
lint-free cleaning rags.
Always tighten any screwed connections that have been
loosened during maintenance and repair.
Any safety devices removed for set-up, maintenance or repair
purposes must be refitted and checked immediately upon
completion of the maintenance and repair work.
Ensure that all consumables and replaced parts are disposed
of safely and with minimum environmental impact.