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CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY
1.1 Introduction
The following is a collection of rules designed for protection of personnel and assets while the machine you have just acquired is in use. Non-respect of these rules
can have serious consequences. Everyone concerned by the use, upkeep, storage or keeping of the machine discussed in this manual must be familiar with these
rules. The manufacturer cannot foresee all situations involving risk. The recommendations in the manual are not exhaustive.
Any person who does not respect the rules in this manual and who causes an accident while using the machine described within will be held responsible for any and
all results of the accident.
The notes and illustrations in this manual may show details and accessories that are different from your equipment. The basic characteristics may remain identical,
but GEISMAR reserves the right to make improvements.
For additional information concerning your equipment, ordering spare parts or maintenance and repair work, please contact GEISMAR and provide the type, code
and serial number on the name plate as a reference. The name plate must be kept in good condition.
1.2 Warnings
The manufacturer is not liable in the following situations:
•Use that does not comply with the recommendations in the use and maintenance manual.
•Non-respect of periodic inspection requirements as stated by the applicable regulations in the country where the equipment is being operated.
•Use by non-authorised personnel and/or personnel who do not have the required professional skills.
•Consequences resulting from a lack of understanding of the use and maintenance manual on the part of the user.
•Use that does not respect the requirements of the cited normative documents.
•Power supply faults.
•Non-respect of the specified servicing rules.
•Modification or work that has not been authorised by the manufacturer.
•Use of lubricants and supplies that are different from those recommended in the present maintenance manual.
•Extraordinary or unpredictable events.
Using and looking after the use and maintenance manual:
•The use and maintenance manual is for operating supervisors and personnel responsible for the maintenance of the equipment, as well as for all personnel who
work on it. They should pay particular attention to the sections dealing with work safety.
•The use and maintenance manual provides the information required for proper use of the work equipment as planned by the manufacturer.
•The manual provides use and maintenance instructions for the work equipment. It does not in any way replace training of the personnel using the equipment.
•If the equipment is ceded, the user should provide the manufacturer with the contact information of the new owner.
•The user must provide the new owner the present use and maintenance manual with the equipment.
