General Instructions For Safety And Accident Prevention - Bauer MSXH Operating Manual

1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Check the machine for operational safety before every start-up.
1. In addition to the instructions contained in this manual, all specifications generally valid for safety and accident
prevention must be observed, for instance when working in biogas plants: safety regulations for biogas plants!
2. The warning and instruction signs affixed to the machine give very important instructions for safe operation.
Observing them serves your own personal safety!
3. Never put the machine into operation unless all guards and safety devices are completely mounted and in their
proper working position!
4. Acquaint yourself with all equipment components and controls as well as their respective functions before
starting to work. It is too late when the device is already running!
5. The operator's clothes should fit tightly. Avoid wearing loose clothes!
6. When handling slurry always keep in mind that the gasses produced are highly toxic and extremely explosive in
combination with oxygen. Therefore, open fires, light tests, sparking and smoking are strictly forbidden!
7. Utmost care is required with regard to gasses in slurry and dung channels at open valves to the preliminary pit,
before the main pit, or at cross channels. The same applies to mixing and withdrawal points when mixers or
pumps are running!
8. When handling slurry always ensure sufficient ventilation!
9. Keep the machine clean to avoid fire hazards!
Tractor-driven machines
1. Before starting inspect the area around the machine (Children) ! Make sure your view is unrestricted!
2. Riding on the machine during transport is forbidden!
3. Couple the machine according to instructions and fasten it only at the specified points!
4. Be especially careful when coupling the machine to the tractor or uncoupling it!
5. Always adjust the supports in the proper position when coupling or uncoupling the machine (stability)!
6. Always mount balancing weights properly at the points provided!
7. Observe restrictions pertaining to axle load, total weight, and transport dimensions!
8. Inspect and mount all items required for transport such as lighting, warning signals and possible safety
devices!
Operating Manual for BAUER Submersible Motor Mixer / Version l-2013 7