Baum Bros. Imports 26.4 manual

Observe all safety instructions and warnings attached to the machine/plant.

See to it that safety instructions and warnings attached to the machine are always complete and perfectly legible.

In the event of safety-relevant modifications or changes in the behaviour of the machine/plant during operation, stop the machine/plant immediately and report the malfunction to the competent authority/person.

Never make any modifications, additions or conversions which might affect safety without the supplier´s approval. This also applies to the installation and adjustment of safety devices and valves as well as to welding work on load-bearing elements.

Spare parts must comply with then technical requirements specified by the manufacturer. Spare parts from original equipment manufacturers can be relied to do so.

Never modify the software of programmable control systems.

Replace hydraulic hoses within stipulated and appropriate intervals even if no safety-relevant defects have been de- tected.

Adhere to prescribed intervals or those specified in the operating instructions for routine checks and inspections.

Selection and qualification of personnel - Basic responsi- bilities

Any work on and with the machine/plant must be executed by reliable personnel only. Statutory minimum age limits must be observed.

Employ only trained or instructed staff and set out clearly the individual responsibilities of the personnel for operation, set- up, maintenance and repair.

Make sure that only authorized personnel works on or with the machine.

Define the machine operator´s responsibilities - also with regard to observing traffic regulations - giving the operator the authority to refuse instructions by third parties that are contrary

to safety.

Do not allow persons to be trained or instructed or persons taking part in a general training course to work on or with the machine/plant without being permanently supervised by an experienced person.

Work on the electrical system and equipment of the machine/ plant must be carried out only by a skilled electrician or by instructed persons under the supervision and guidance of a skilled electrician and in accordance with electrical engine- ering rules and regulations.

Work on the hydraulic system must be carried out only by personnel with special knowledge and experience of hydraulic equipment.

Safety instructions governing specific operational phases

Standard operation

Avoid any operational mode that might prejudicial to safety.

Take the necessary precautions to ensure that the machine is used only when in a safe and reliable state.

Operative machine only if all protective and safety-oriented devices, such as removable safety devices, emergency shut- off equipment, sound-proofing elements and exhausters, are in place and fully functional.

Check the machine/plant at least once per working shift for obvious damage and defects. Report any changes (incl. changes in the machine´s working behaviour) to the compe- tent organization/person immediately. If necessary, stop the machine immediately and lock it.

In the event of malfunctions, stop the machine/plant imme- diately and lock it. Have any defects rectified immediately.

During start-up and shut-down procedures always watch the indicators in accordance with the operating instructions. Before starting up or setting the machine/plant in motion, make sure that nobody is at risk.

Never switch off or remove suction and ventilation devices when the machine is in operation.

Special work in conjunction with utilization of the machi- ne/plant and maintenance and repairs during operation; disposal of parts and consumables

Observe the adjusting , maintenance and inspection activities and intervals set out in the operating instructions, including information on the replacement of parts and equipment. These activities may be executed by skilled personnel only.

Brief operating personnel before beginning special operations and maintenance work, and appoint a person to supervise the activities.

In any work concerning the operation, conversion or adjust- ment of the machine and its safety-oriented devices or any work related to maintenance, inspection and repair, always observe the start-up and shut-down procedures set out in the operating instructions and the information on maintenance work.

Ensure that the maintenance area is adequately secured.

If the machine/plant is completely shut-down for maintenance and repair work, it must be secured against inadvertent starting by:

-locking the principal control elements and removing the ignition key and/or

-attaching a warning sign to the main switch.

Clean the machine, especially connections and threaded unions, of any traces of oil or presevatives before carrying out maintenance/repair. Never use aggressive detergents. Use lint-free cleaning rags.

Always tighten any screwed connections that have been loosened during maintenance and repair.

Any safety devices removed for set-up, maintenance or repair purposes must be refitted and checked immediately upon completion of the maintenance and repair work.

Ensure that all consumables and replaced parts are disposed of safely and with minimum environmental impact.

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