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Operator qualifications and protection of ma-
chine operators:
The term 'operator' is used here to mean any per-
son who operates, adjusts, services and/or repairs
the machine.
The employer is obliged to inform the operator
about security relevant standards and to verify
compliance.
To be trained operating personnel may initially
work only under the supervision of an experienced
person on the machine. Successful completion of
training should be confirmed in writing.
All control and safety devices must always be ope-
rated only by trained personnel.
All persons carrying out work on the machine must
read the operating instructions and confirm with
their signature that they have understood the ope-
rating instructions.
The workplace must be well lit and provide suffi-
cient space for safe working.
Before working with or on the ma-
chine, the operator must have
become acquainted with the ma-
chine and must have read and un-
derstood this manual.
The operator must
1. ensure that all guard plates are in place and all
safety mechanisms are functioning correctly
before starting the machine.
2. not wear clothing or accessories
(jewellery etc.) that could be get
trapped in moving machine parts.
3. always wear protective clothing (non-slip
shoes, ear protection, gloves and safety gog-
gles.
4.
observe all relevant safety instructions. If a
problem arises, the operator must refer to this
manual before continuing with his or her work.
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Basic safety instructions
Protective clothing:
When working on/with the machine always wear:
ear protectors,
safety goggles,
protective gloves,
safety shoes.
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