Safe Handling - Siemens SIMOTICS 1PQ8 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety information

2.3 Safe handling

2.3 Safe handling
Workplace safety depends on the attentiveness, care, and common sense of the personnel
who install, operate, and maintain the machine. In addition to the safety measures cited, as a
matter of principle, the use of caution is necessary when you are near the machine. Always
pay attention to your safety.
Also observe the following to prevent accidents:
● General safety regulations applicable in the country where the machine is deployed.
● Manufacturer-specific and application-specific regulations
● Special agreements made with the operator
● Separate safety instructions supplied with the machine
● Safety symbols and instructions on the machine and its packaging
Live parts
Electric machines contain live parts.
Fatal or severe injuries and substantial material damage can occur if the covers are removed
or if the machine is not handled, operated, or maintained properly.
● Always observe the "five safety rules" (Page 15) when carrying out any work on the
● Only remove the covers using the methods described by these operating instructions.
● Operate the machine properly.
● Regularly and professionally maintain the machine according to the instructions provided
Rotating parts
Electric machines contain dangerous rotating parts.
Fatal or severe injuries and substantial material damage can occur if the covers are removed
or if the machine is not handled, operated, or maintained properly.
● Only remove the covers using the methods described by these operating instructions.
● Operate the machine properly.
● Regularly and correctly maintain the machine.
● Secure free shaft extensions and other rotating part such as couplings and pulley belts
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machine.
in Chapter "Maintenance".
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so that they cannot be touched.
SIMOTICS TN Series N-compact 1PQ8
Operating Instructions 11/2018