Improper Use; Personnel Qualifi Cations; General Safety Instructions - Bosch rexroth BS 2/C Series Assembly Instructions Manual

This product is intended only for professional use and not for private use.
The intended use also includes having read and understood these instructions,
especially chapter 2 "Safety instructions".

2.3 Improper use

Any use other than that described in the section "Intended use" is considered
improper and is not permitted.
Bosch Rexroth AG is not liable for any damage resulting from improper use.
The user alone bears any risks associated with improper use.
The following foreseeable misuses also constitute improper use:
• Transporting goods other than those specifi ed.
• Transporting personnel on the product or the transported material.
• Personnel climbing on the product
– The product is not accessible.
• Using the product without securing against tipping.
• Private use.
2.4 Personnel qualifi cations
The activities described in this document require basic knowledge of mechanical,
electrical and pneumatic systems, as well as familiarity with the corresponding
technical terms. Additional knowledge regarding the use of lifting gear and
corresponding slings is required for transporting and handling the product.
To ensure safe use, these activities should therefore only be performed by qualifi ed
personnel or by an instructed person acting under the direction of such a person.
"Qualifi ed personnel" refers to those who can recognize potential hazards and
take appropriate safety measures based on their technical training, knowledge,
experience, and understanding of the relevant regulations pertaining to the work
being performed. Qualifi ed personnel must comply with the relevant technical
regulations and have the necessary expertise.
In the case of pneumatic products, for example, expertise means:
• The ability to read and fully understand pneumatic diagrams.
• Thorough understanding of the interactions between safety equipment in particular.
• Understanding the function and design of pneumatic components.
Bosch Rexroth offers training support for specialized fi elds.
You can fi nd an overview of the training content online at:
https://www.boschrexroth.com/de/de/academy

2.5 General safety instructions

• Observe the applicable accident prevention and environmental protection
regulations.
• Observe the safety rules and regulations of the country in which the product is
being used.
• Only use Rexroth products that are in proper working order.
• Heed all the notices on the product.
• Persons who assemble, operate, disassemble or maintain Rexroth products should
not be under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication that may affect their
ability to respond.
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