Bartscher STM3 300 Manual page 8

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Never use the device in the direct vicinity of open flame or
glowing materials, unless appropriate safeguards are in place.
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Never use the device when all conditions ensuring
elimination of the residual risk are not fulfilled.
WARNING The residual risk results from removing
permanent covers and tampering with damaged / used parts!
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The operator absolutely must not attempt to open or
remove the permanent covers or protective elements.
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During completion, maintenance and cleaning and other
similar manual activities, connected with placing hands or
other body parts in the hazardous areas of the device, there is
the residual risk which may result in:
1. hitting the device parts;
2. abrasion and/or scratches due to contact with rough
device parts;
3. injuries inflicted by sharp parts;
4. cutting wounds due to contact with sharp parts,
5. entangling in moving parts (whip)
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Due to the need of placing hands in the vicinity of the knife during
cleaning or removing residues, there is a residual risk
consisting in the possibility of injuries with sharp objects.
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Therefore, the persons operating and performing maintenance
of the device must be trained in performing activities with
open covers and must be informed of resulting hazards, as
well as authorized by the responsible person.
They must also use appropriate personal protective equipment
or wear cut resistant gloves.
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