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Work and safety instructions
5.1
General safety
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Trainees should only work with the circuits under the supervision of an instructor.
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Observe the specifications included in the technical data for the individual
components, and in particular all safety instructions!
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Wear personal safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes) when working on
circuits.
5.2
Mechanical safety
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Switch off the power supply!
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Always assemble the cylinders with the corresponding cover.
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Set all components up so that it's easy to activate the switches and interrupters.
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Mount all of the components securely on the profile plate.
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Follow the instructions about positioning the components.
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Make sure that limit valves are not actuated from the front.
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Risk of injury during troubleshooting!
Use a tool such as a screwdriver to actuate limit switches.
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Switch off working and control power before working on the circuit.
Only reach into the setup when it's at a complete standstill.
Be aware of potential overtravel times for the drives.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
Hydraulic power packs with 40 l tank
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