Function Control; General; Safety Procedures - probst SVZ-UNI-VARIO Operating Instructions Manual

Safety
2.8

Function Control

2.8.1 General

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Before every usage of the device check the functions and the working condition.
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Maintenance and lubrication are only permitted when device is shut down!
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Do not use the device, until all faults which can cause safety hazards are removed.
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If there are any cracks, splits or damaged parts on any parts of the device, immediately stop using
it.
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The operating instructions must be available at the workplace every time.
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Do not remove the type plate of the machine.
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Unrecognisable information signs (such as regulatory or prohibition signs) must be replaced.
2.9

Safety procedures

2.9.1 General
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The use of the device is only permitted in proximity to the ground.
Do not swing it over people heads.
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The stay under lifted load is forbidden. Danger to Life!
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The manual guiding of the device is only allowed at the handles.
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While using the device the stay of persons in the working area is forbidden. Except it is
indispensable, caused of the way of using the device, e.g. if the device must be leaded by hand.
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Jerky lifting or lowering of the device with or without load is prohibited, as well as driving fast with
the carrier device/lifting device over uneven terrain! In general, with the load lifted, drive with the
lifting equipment (e.g. excavator) only at walking speed - avoid unnecessary vibrations.
Danger: Load could fall down or load handling equipment could be damaged!
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Do not lift any components off-centre (always in centre
of gravity), because that could fall down.
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The device should not be opened if the opening path
of the gripping arm is blocked by a resistance (e.g.
other concrete blocks or the like)!
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The operator is not allowed to leave the control unit as
long as the device loaded with load. The load must
always be in the range of vision of the operator.
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Never exceed the carrying capacity/working load limit
(WLL) and the nominal width/gripping range of the
device.
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Do not pull out stuck or tightened loads with the
device.
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Never pull or drag loads sideways. Otherwise parts of
the device could be damaged.
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Fig. A
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