Foreword to the operating instructions
These operating instructions are designed to familiarize the user with the machine/plant and its designated use.
The instruction manual contains inportant information on how to operate the machine/plant safely, properly and most efficiently. Observing these instructions helps to avoid danger, to reduce repair costs and downtimes and to increase the reliability and life of the machine/plant.
The instruction manual is to be supplemented by the respective national rules and regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection.
The operating instructions must always be available where- ver the machine/plant is in use.
These operating instructions must be read and applied by any persons in charge of carrying out work with and on the machine/plant such as
-operation including setting up, troubleshooting in the course of work, evacuation of production waste, care and disposal of fuels and consumables.
-maintenance (servicing, inspection, repair) and/or
-Transport
In addition to the operating instructions and to the mandato- ry rules and regulations for accident prevention and environ- mental protection in the country and place of use of the machine/plant, the generally recognized technical rules for safe and proper working must also be observed.
Fundamental safety instructions
Warning and symbols
The following signs and designations are used in the manual to designate instructions of particular importance
Note/Attention: | refers to special information on |
| how to use the machine/plant |
| most efficiently |
Symbol: | refers to orders and prohibitions |
| designed prevent injury or |
| extensive damage |
Basic operation and designated use of the machine/ plant
The machine/plant has been built in accordance with state-
The machine/plant must only be used in technically perfect condition in accordance with its designated use and the instructions set out in the operating manual, and only by
The machine is meant exclusively for cutting leaved materials, such as paper, cardboard or plastic films.
Any other use, such as the cutting of harder, especially thicker materials and materials of other kinds, as well as any further use beyond this, is considered as not being in accordance with the designated use. Such materials may be processed only according to prior agreement with the manufacturer of this machine and after a written confirmation by the manufacturer. The manufacturer/supplier cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from such use. The risk of such misuse lies entirely with the user.
Operating the machine within the limits of its designated use also involves the instructions set out in the operating manual and complying with the inspection and maintenance directives.
Organizational measures
The operating instructions must always be at hand at the place of use of the machine/plant.
In addition to the operating instructions, observe and instruct the user in all other generally applicable legal and other mandatory regulations relevant to accident prevention and environmental protection.
These compulsory regulations may also deal with the handling of hazardous substances, issuing and/or wearing of personal protective equipment, or traffic regulations.
The operating instructions must be supplemented by instructions covering the duties involved in supervising and notifying, special organizational features, such as job organization, working sequences or the personnel entrusted with the work.
Personnel entrusted with work on the machine must have read the operating instructions and in particular the chapter on safety before beginning work. Reading the instructions after work has begun is too late. This applies especially to persons working only ocassionally on the machine, e. g. during setting up or maintenance.
Check - at least from time to time - whether the personnel is carrying out the work in compliance with the operating instructions and paying attention to risks and safety factors.
For reasons of security, long hair must be tied back or otherwise secured, garments must be
Use protective wherever required by equipment by the circumstances or by law.
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