3. Safety
3.3 Improper use
WARNING!
Injuries through improper use
Improper use of the instrument can lead to hazardous situations and injuries.
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Refrain from unauthorised modifications to the instrument.
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Do not use the instrument within hazardous areas.
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Do not use the instrument with abrasive or viscous media.
Any use beyond or different to the intended use is considered as improper use.
3.4 Responsibility of the operator
The instrument is used in the industrial sector. The operator is therefore responsible for legal obligations
regarding safety at work.
The safety instructions within these operating instructions, as well as the safety, accident prevention and
environmental protection regulations for the application area must be maintained.
The operator is obliged to maintain the product label in a legible condition.
To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must ensure
that suitable first-aid equipment is available and aid is provided whenever required.
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that the operating personnel are regularly instructed in all topics regarding work safety, first aid and
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environmental protection and know the operating instructions and in particular, the safety instructions
contained therein.
that the instrument is suitable for the particular application in accordance with its intended use.
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that personal protective equipment is available.
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WIKA operating instructions digital pressure gauge, model DG-10
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