Columbus ARA 85 BM 140 Manual De Instrucciones página 8

Scrubber Dryer
ARA 85│BM 140
1 Safety
This chapter contains an overview of all important safety aspects.
In addition, the individual sections contain specific safety instructions on how danger can be avoided, indicated with appropriate
symbols. Furthermore, the pictograms, signs and instructions on the appliance must be observed and kept in readable condition.
Observation of the safety instructions permits optimal protection of the personnel from hazards and ensures safe and reliable
operation of the equipment.
1.1 General
The appliance is designed to the current standard of technology and operational safety.
However, dangers can arise from this appliance, if it from not used by properly trained personnel, is used improperly or not for the
purpose intended.
Every person, who is asked to work with or carry out work on the appliance, is required to read the operating manual and have
understood it before working with the equipment. This also applies to people who have already worked with such an appliance or a
similar one or who was trained by the manufacturer.
Knowledge of the content of the operating manual is a prerequisite for protecting personnel against danger and avoiding mistakes
and thus ensure safe and reliable operation of the appliance.
To avoid danger and ensure optimal performance, no modifications or changes may be made to the equipment, unless they have
been expressly approved by the manufacturer
All safety signs and operating instructions on the appliance must always be kept in a clearly readable condition. Damaged or
unreadable signs must be replaced immediately.
The settings and ranges of values shown in the operating manual must be respected.
The employer is recommended to obtain confirmation from the operator that he/she had read and understood the operating manual.
1.2 Transport and storage
During transport, the device must always be switched off and fastened securely.
The device may only be stored in closed rooms.
For proper storage, take the machine's weight into consideration.
1.3 Disposal / scrapping
Dispose of all operating materials, preservatives and cleaning agents according to the applicable environmental protection
regulations.
Collect and dispose of any leaking liquids in an environmentally sound manner or process and recycle them wherever possible.
If possible, recycle used batteries; otherwise, dispose of them according to the applicable environmental protection regulations.
The device must be scrapped at an authorised scrapping point.
Prior to scrapping the device, the following components / materials must be removed and separated as well as disposed of
separately in accordance with the environmental protection regulations:
- Batteries
- Brushes
- Plastic lines and parts
- Electrical and electronic parts (*).
(*) For the scrapping of the electrical and electronic components in particular, please contact your local plant branch office.
1.4 Responsibility of the owner/operator
This operating manual and the manufacturers' manuals relating to the components used must be kept in the immediate
surroundings where the appliance is kept and must be available to the installation, service, maintenance and cleaning personnel at
all times.
The appliance may only be used when it is in a safe condition and in perfect working order only. All protection devices must be fitted
at all times and regularly checked to ensure they are in good condition.
The statements about the work safety refer to the directives of the European Union, valid at the time of manufacture of the
appliance. During the entire working life of the equipment, the owner/operator is obliged to compare the above mentioned safety
protection measures with the current and heed any new rules, which may have been introduced. Outside the European Union, the
work safety laws and local regulations valid where the equipment is used must also be taken into account.
Beside the work safety guidelines contained in this operating manual, it is also necessary to comply with the generally valid safety
and accident prevention regulations, which apply to the use of the appliance, and with the current environmental protection
regulations.
The owner/operator and those authorized by him are responsible for ensuring reliable operation of the equipment and for clearly
specifying who is responsible for the set up, operation, maintenance and cleaning of the appliance.
The instructions given in the operating manual are to be respected in full and without reservations!
The owner/operator has also to ensure that
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