Farmi Forest Corporation VARIO 101 Operating, Maintenance And Spare Parts Manual page 6

1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure that everyone who uses the machine is
familiar with the manual, the contents of the safety
instructions applying to each case and that he has
CAUTION! been trained appropriately before taking the
machine into use.
D Familiarize yourself with the capacity and limitations of the machine and equipment and
the most effective operating technique.
D Familiarize yourself with the use and operation of the machine in detail before taking it
into use.
D Familiarize yourself with the danger areas of the machine and prevent people from
entering these areas.
D Do not walk or stand in the immediate vicinity of the machine, when it is in operation.
During operation, prevent all unauthorized people from entering the working area.
D Make sure that all operators are provided with the necessary safety equipment such as
a helmet, safety glasses, boots and the necessary safety clothing. Make sure that the
equipment is operated in accordance with the regulations of the Labour Protection Law.
D Oblige the personnel to use additional safety equipment (helmet, safety boots, safety
glasses, gloves) as necessary.
Fig. 1. Symbols of the safety equipment
D It is forbidden to use a machine which is out of order or faulty.
D Depending on its type, the machine has different kinds of safety equipment and safety
guards. The purpose of these is to protect the equipment and its operator and, under no
circumstances, should they be changed or removed.
D Allow only qualified and trained personnel to use and service the machine. Make sure
that the new operators have received guidance and training.
D There must always be an updated operating instruction for the specific machine
available. Make sure the personnel that they have understood the operating,
maintenance, repair and safety instructions of the equipment.
Make sure that:
D the use of faulty equipment is forbidden.
D the warning and safety equipment installed in the machine have not been removed or
changed and that they are used correctly.
D the safety equipment are installed back in their place immediately after servicing has
terminated.
D regular safety tests and corresponding inspections are carried out.
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