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2.4
Personal safety
Personnel that uses or assists in the use of the equipment must wear all personal means of protection
as prescribed in the standard work procedure. Negligent use of personal means of protection can result
in serious injury. During use wear at least the following personal means of protection:
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Helmet;
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Safety goggles or full face shield;
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Safety gloves;
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Safety clothing for the entire body;
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Safety shoes with good ankle support and toe protection.
2.5
Safety regulations with respect to the equipment
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Make sure a protective flexible shield is inserted between the place where the cut will be made and
the victim(s).
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Make sure the material to be cut is placed in the centre in the blade opening.
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Avoid contact with the cutting edges of the blades so you do not injure yourself.
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Never cut sections that are under hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical pressure or electrical current.
2.6
Safety regulations with respect to the operation of the system
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Make a risk assessment of the procedure before you start work (EN-ISO 12100).
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Keep bystanders at a distance and be extra careful in the vicinity of people and animals.
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Make sure the work area is clearly laid out and has good lighting.
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Avoid stress and work in a structured way. This reduces the risk of errors, combinations of dangers
and accidents.
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Before use, check the equipment for damage. Do not use the equipment if it is not in good
condition, and consult your Holmatro dealer.
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Stand on a stable base.
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Hold the equipment only by its carrying handle (if present).
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During operation, never get between the object and the equipment.
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Monitor the situation of the equipment and the structure continuously while using the equipment.
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Parts of an object that could fly off must be secured.
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Never couple or uncouple couplers while the system is under pressure.
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Use only genuine Holmatro accessories and ensure that they have been attached correctly.
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Make sure that parts of the body never come between moving parts. There is a risk that parts of the
body may be crushed or cut.
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Stop immediately if the system makes strange noises or displays aberrant behaviour.
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Stop immediately if the equipment leaks oil. Oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and
cause serious injury. Go immediately to a hospital with a person who is injected with oil for medical
help. Give a specification of the oil to the medical staff.
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Return inactive equipment immediately to the tool station.
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Always adhere to the safety regulations that apply to other equipment that is used in the operation.
2.7
Safety regulations with respect to maintenance
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Wear personal means of protection when performing maintenance tasks.
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Never work in a way that could jeopardize safety.
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Make sure that the equipment cannot roll away or tip over. The control and drive must be switched
off and safeguarded against unexpected activation.
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Make sure that moving parts do not move unexpectedly.
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Used or leaked fluids, and any other products consumed during the activities, must be collected and
disposed of in a environmentally responsible way.
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