
Safety
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2.3 Requirements to staff
The different tasks described in this manual represent
different requirements to the qualification of the persons
entrusted with these tasks.
Only persons reliable working procedures can be expected
from, are allowed to perform all works. Persons the responsi-
veness of which is affected by e. g. drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion, are not allowed to work with the machine.
The qualifications of the personnel for the different tasks
are mentioned below:
Operator:
The operator is instructed by the operating company
about the assigned tasks and possible risks in case of
improper behaviour. Any tasks which need to be perfor-
med beyond the operation if it is indicated in these in-
structions and if the operating company expressively
commissioned the operator.
Qualified personnel
Due to their professional training, knowledge and experi-
ence as well as their knowledge of relevant regulations
the specialist staff is able to perform the assigned tasks
and to recognise and avoid any possible dangers them-
selves.
Manufacturer
Certain works may only be performed by specialist per-
sonnel of the manufacturer. Other personnel is not au-
thorized to perform these works. Please contact our cus-
tomer service for the execution of all arising work.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
The personal protective equipment serves to protect per-
sons against impairments of safety and health while
working. The staff member has to wear personal protec-
tive equipment while performing different tasks on and
with the machine which are indicated in the individual
paragraphs of these instructions.
The personal protective equipment is explained in the
following paragraph:
2.5 General safety regulations
- Operate the generator only outdoors, sufficiently di-
stant from windows, doors and fume cupboards.
- Never operate the generator in enclosed spaces that
do not have adequate ventilation. The engine pro-
duces carbon monoxide and other harmful gases.
The combustion exhaust gases must be discharged
from the engine room or from the personnel working
area via pipes and exhaust systems A CO alarm de-
vice must be installed.!
- Operate the generator only on horizontal surfaces to
ensure optimum flow of oil and fuel to the motor. If
operation on horizontal surfaces is not possible, the
user must install suitable mounting and levelling de-
vices to ensure safe stand the generator.
- IIf the generator is to be used in rain or snow, ade-
quate protection against the weather and sufficient
stability and steadiness must be provided.
- Always and in any case keep children away from the
running generator; The switched-off engine is still
hot for about one hour, especially at the exhaust, the
exhaust pipes and at the engine. There is an increa-
sed risk of burns here!
- Do not carry out any checks or maintenance work on
the generator in operation; switch off the motor in
any case.
- Filling with fuel and refilling with oil must be carried
out with the motor switched off.
WARNING!
Danger in case of insufficient quali-
fication of the staff!
Insufficiently qualified persons cannot estimate the
risks while using the generator and expose themsel-
ves and others to the danger of severe or lethal inju-
ries.
- Have all works only performed by qualified persons.
- Keep insufficiently qualified persons out of the wor-
king area.
Protective goggles
The protective goggles serve to protect the eyes
against parts flying off.
Suitable protective gloves
The protective gloves serve to protect the hands
against sharp components as well as against fric-
tion, abrasions or deep injuries.
Safety boots
Safety boots protect the feet from being crushed, fall-
ing parts and slipping over on slippery ground
Protective clothes
Protective clothes are made of a tightly fitted fabric
without the protruding parts of low tear strength.