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6.4.5 Accompanying documents (in particular — instruction handbook)
6.4.5.1 Contents
The instruction handbook or other written instructions (for example, on the packaging) shall contain,
among others, the following:
a) information relating to transport, handling and storage of the machine, such as
1) storage conditions for the machine,
2) dimensions, mass value(s), position of the centre(s) of gravity, and
3) indications for handling (for example, drawings indicating application points for lifting
equipment);
b) information relating to installation and commissioning of the machine, such as
1) xing/anchoring and dampening of noise and vibration requirements,
2) assembly and mounting conditions,
3) space needed for use and maintenance,
4) permissible environmental conditions (for example, temperature, moisture, vibration,
electromagnetic radiation),
5) instructions for connecting the machine to power supply (particularly on protection against
electrical overloading),
6) advice on waste removal/disposal, and
7) if necessary, recommendations related to protective measures which have to be implemented
by the user — for example, additional safeguards (see Figure 2, Footnote d), safety distances,
safety signs and signals;
c) information relating to the machine itself, such as
1) detailed description of the machine, its ttings, guards and/or protective devices,
2) the comprehensive range of applications for which the machine is intended, including prohibited
usages, if any, taking into account variations of the original machine if appropriate,
3) diagrams (especially schematic representation of safety functions),
4) data on noise and vibration generated by the machine, and on radiation, gases, vapours
and dust emitted by it, with reference to the measuring methods (including measurement
uncertainties) used,
5) technical documentation of electrical equipment (see IEC 60204), and
6) documents attesting that the machine complies with mandatory requirements;
d) information relating to the use of the machine, such as that related to or describing
1) intended use,
2) manual controls (actuators),
3) setting and adjustment,
4) modes and means for stopping (especially emergency stop),
5) risks which could not be eliminated by the protective measures implemented by the designer,
6) particular risks which can be generated by certain applications, by the use of certain ttings,
and about specic safeguards necessary for such applications,
7) reasonably foreseeable misuse and prohibited applications,
8) fault identication and location, for repair and for restarting after an intervention, and
9) personal protective equipment needed to be used and the training that is required;