General Safety Instructions; Product-Specific Safety Instructions - Bosch rexroth M1-16 Series Instruction Manual

Safety instructions | Control blocks for mobile applications
2�5 General safety instructions
• Observe applicable accident prevention specifications and environmental
protection regulations.
• Observe the safety regulations of the country in which the product
is used/operated.
• Use Rexroth products only when they are in good working order.
• Observe all notices on the product.
• Do not install, operate, remove or maintain Rexroth products if under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that may affect your reaction time.
• Only use genuine Rexroth accessories and spare parts to ensure there is no
hazard to persons caused by unsuitable spare parts.
• Observe the technical data and ambient conditions specified in the product
documentation.
• If unsuitable products are installed or used in applications that are of relevance
to safety, unexpected operating conditions may occur in the application, which
could result in personal injury or property damage. For this reason, only use
the product in safety-relevant applications if this use is expressly specified and
permitted in the product documentation, for example in explosion protection
areas or in safety-related parts of a control system (functional safety).
• Only commission the product if it has been determined that the end product
(e.g. machinery or system) in which the Rexroth products are installed
corresponds to the country-specific provisions, safety regulations and standards
for the application.
• Use tools appropriate for the work being performed and wear appropriate
protective clothing to prevent punctures and cuts (e.g. when removing protective
covers, disassembly).
2�6 Product-specific safety instructions
The following safety instructions apply for chapters 6 to 14.
Danger due to suspended loads!
Danger to life, risk of injury or property damage!
In the event of inappropriate transport, the control block might fall down and
lead to injury, e.g. bruises or fractures and/or damage to the product.
▶ Ensure that the load bearing capacity of the lifting device is dimensioned
sufficiently in order to safely carry the weight of the control block.
▶ Never step or grip under suspended loads.
▶ Ensure a stable transport position.
▶ Use your personal protective equipment (e.g. safety goggles, safety gloves,
suitable working clothes, safety shoes).
▶ Use suitable lifting devices for transport.
▶ Observe the prescribed position of the lifting strap.
▶ Observe the national laws and specifications of occupational safety and health
and transport.
WARNING
RE 64025-B/2021-08-12, Bosch Rexroth AG
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