Safety During Operation; Safety During Maintenance; Disconnecting And Securing The Radial Drilling Machine; Using Lifting Equipment - Optimum OPTIdrill RD 5 Operating Manual

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1.15

Safety during operation

We specifically point out the dangers when describing the work with and on the radial drilling
machine.
WARNING!
Before switching on the radial drilling machine make sure that there are
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no dangers generated for persons,
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no objects are damaged.
Avoid any unsafe work methods:
Make sure that your operation does not create a safety hazard.
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The rules specified in these operating instructions must be observed during assembly,
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operation, maintenance and repair.
Do not work on the radial drilling machine, if your concentration is reduced, for example,
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because you are taking medication.
Observe the accident prevention regulations issued by your Employers Liability Insurance
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Association or other supervisory authorities applicable to your company.
Inform the supervisor about all hazards or faults.
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Stay on the radial drilling machine until the machine completely stopped moving.
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Use the prescribed personnel protective equipment. Make sure to wear a well-fitting work
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suit and, if necessary, a hairnet.
Do not use protective gloves when drilling.
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1.16

Safety during maintenance

Inform the operators in good time of any maintenance and repair works.
Report all safety relevant changes and performance details of the radial drilling machine or their
operational behavior. Any changes must be documented, the operating instructions updated
and machine operators instructed accordingly.

1.16.1 Disconnecting and securing the radial drilling machine

Switch off the radial drilling machine with the main switch and secure the main switch with a
padlockagainst unauthorised switching-on or switching-on by accident.
All machine parts as well as any dangerous voltages are switched off. Excepted are only the
positions which are marked with the adjoining pictogram.
1.17

Using lifting equipment

WARNING!
The use of unstable lifting and load suspension equipment that might break under load
can cause severe injuries or even death.
Check that the lifting and load suspension gear
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they have sufficient load carrying,
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and that it is in perfect condition.
Observe the accident prevention regulations issued by your Employers Liability
Insurance Association or other supervisory authorities applicable to your company.
Fasten the loads properly. Never walk under suspended loads!
GB RD5
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