2. Basic safety instructions
2.1. General safety instructions
– The deployment and application of the drilling and inserting machine may only be
undertaken as described in these operating instructions.
– The operating company of the drilling and inserting machine is responsible for
maintenance of application-related national and international health, work and
safety regulations. In addition, the operating company is obliged to ensure that all
operating personnel have been trained in the operation of the machine.
– Work on the electrical equipment may only be undertaken by authorised specialist
electricians.
– Protect yourself from electric shocks.
– The pneumatic and electrical connection lines are to be laid in an orderly fashion
and are to be protected against damage (e.g. inside cable ducts).
– Before beginning each working day, all safety equipment is to be checked for
completeness and function.
– Only replace damaged parts with original replacement parts!
– The machine is always to be separated from the electrical mains as well as from the
pneumatic compressed air supply for all maintenance, repair and adjustment tasks.
– The electrical master switch must always be set to 0 and the EMERGENCY STOP
button pressed after completion of work, before changing tools, when changing
gears, or for all work in the area of the tools.
– It is to be secured against re-starting by unauthorised persons.
– The permissible tools are described in chapter 4. For your own safety, only use
tools of correspond strength from the manufacturer's supply portfolio.
– Particular care is to be taken with large workpieces which project over the edges of
the machine table. It is necessary to mount a larger rest (accessories - table
extension) or to use additional supports for the workpieces.
– Shavings may not be blown-off, rather, they are to be extracted by means of
suitable equipment.
– Always keep the working area and the machine clean, untidiness and obstructed
working areas increase the risk of injury.
– Only use the machine in clean rooms, do not leave the machine outdoors,
especially never leave it outside in the rain.
– Wear tight-fitting working clothes when working with the machine and use a hairnet
if you have long hair. In addition, the personal protection equipment is to be adhered
to and worn, see chapter 2.7.
– These operating instructions must be available to the operating personnel at all
times.
– Modifications and amendments as well as interfering with the electrical systems of
the drilling and inserting machine can lead to serious injury and are forbidden.
– The machine must always be shut-down immediately in the event of danger by
means of pressing the EMERGENCY STOP button.
– The machine may only be operated by one person.
– It is only permitted to operate the machine when standing in an upright position.
– Machine parts may not be used as props for the body.
– It is not permitted to reach into the running machine. When working, ensure that the
hands are kept out of the working range of the tools and the inserting frame.
