Premise; General Information; Intended Users; User Qualifications - Ecotech Italia DCS-BT Series Use And Maintenance Instruction Manual

1 PREMISE
This machine has been manufactured in compliance with the Machine Directive 2006/42/EC and is certified with the
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATIONS ON THE MACHINE, THE ASSIGNED OPERATORS AND TECHNICIANS MUST CAREFULLY
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION (AND IN THOSE ATTACHED) AND FOLLOW THEM DURING THE
EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURES.
IN CASE OF DOUBTS ON THE PROPER INTERPRETATION OF THE INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT THE CLOSEST SUPPORT CENTRE.
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
This Manual has been divided into independent chapters, each of which is aimed at a specific operator role (OPERATOR/USER,
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC), for which the competencies necessary to operate the machine safely have been defined.
The chapter sequence corresponds to the temporal logic of the service life of the machine.
To facilitate rapid comprehension of the text, certain terms and abbreviations are used, the meanings of which are indicated in
the tables following Paragraph 1.2.2 Symbols and Paragraph 9.3 GLOSSARY.
Below, the meanings of the symbols are described for:
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The different levels of danger in the "Use and Maintenance" operations on the machine;
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The operator qualifications;
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Safety, as applied directly to the machine.
The use of these symbols enables the information necessary for the proper and safe use of the machine to be provided quickly
and unambiguously.
1.2 INTENDED USERS
The manual in question is directed toward:
the Operator/User, Qualified Personnel certified for the maintenance of the machine and any and all personnel that may work
on or interface with the machine at any level.
1.2.1 User Qualifications
The machine is intended for use by qualified persons, in particular those who:
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Are of legal age;
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Are physically and psychically suitable to perform work of a certain level of technical difficulty;
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Have been suitably trained on the use and maintenance of the machine;
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Are capable of understanding and interpreting the operator manual and the safety requirements;
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Know emergency procedures and their implementation;
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Possess the ability to run this specific type of equipment;
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Are familiar with the specific standards involved;
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Have understood the operational procedures defined by the machine manufacturer.
1.2.2 Symbols
The descriptions preceded by a symbol contain:
Very important information/requirements, particularly with regard for safety;
Non‐compliance may bring about:
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Danger for the safety of the operators;
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Loss of the contractual warranty;
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Disclaimer of the manufacturer's liability.
1.2.2.1 Symbols concerning information and/or procedures
Symbol Description
DANGER!!
Information or procedure that, if not executed carefully, could bring about death or serious personal injuries.
ATTENTION!!
Information or procedure that, if not executed carefully, could bring about death or serious personal injuries.
CAUTION!!
Information or procedure that, if not executed carefully, could bring about significant personal injuries or damage to the
machine.
WARNING
Information or procedure that suggest the best manner of using the machine to the operator in order to prolong its service life,
avoid damaging it and optimise operations in compliance with standards.
IMPORTANT!
mark.