Hazard Zone; Testing The Machine's Operation And Performing A Visual Inspection; General Information - probst POWERPLAN PP Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
PP
3.9

Hazard zone

Risk of personal injury
Operating the machine incorrectly can lead to injury and death.
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The machine's hazard zone is defined as all of the areas in front, next to, behind and underneath the machine that are
outside the machine operator's field of vision, as well as the area around the machine in which the machine could also
reach other people as it moves.
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In the event of danger, people must be warned accordingly using hand signals.
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If a person fails to leave the hazard zone despite having been signalled that there is danger, stop the machine.
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Keep the machine at a sufficient distance from solid structures such as walls, scaffolding or other machines at all sides
to prevent creating crushing hazards.
If it is not possible to keep at a safe distance from such objects, fence off the work area.
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If working in areas that are difficult to keep in view, work with another person to guide you.
3.10

Testing the machine's operation and performing a visual inspection

3.10.1

General information

Risk of personal injury
Dirty and ice-covered steps and platforms can be slip hazards and cause falls.
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Risk of personal injury and damage to property
If the machine is not in perfect working order, there is a risk of injury and damage.
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Risk of personal injury and damage to property
There is a risk that the machine may fall off slopes and sloping edges. Falls can lead to injury and
damage.
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When operating the machine and while its engine is running, only the operator and no more
than one assistant are permitted inside the machine's hazard zone.
Remove and keep steps, platforms and shoes free from e.g. dirt, mud, ice and snow and wear
anti-slip shoes.
Do not use any methods and modes of operation that could affect the machine's safety.
Always observe the operating instructions for all of the work performed with and on the
machine.
The operating instructions, safety-related instructions and safety information must always be
kept complete and in a legible condition at the machines place of use.
Check the machine's proper operation and its condition before every use.
If the machine has any faults that impact on its safety, it must only be operated once these
faults have been fully removed.
Stop the machine immediately if it has any cracks, splits or if any of its components are
damaged.
Do not remove the machine's type plates.
Replace damaged or missing hazard symbols and information signs.
Check the load bearing capacity and gradient of the ground before starting any work and
always mark the minimum distance to which the machine can be moved near slopes or edges
and keep to this distance when operating the machine.
Never drive diagonally to a slope or in a waving pattern when on slopes. When working on
Safety
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