3.4 Environmental
protection
Electric current
DANGER
Risk of fatal injury from electrical current!
In case of contact with live parts, there is immediate danger to life by
electrocution.
Damage to the insulation or individual components can be dangerous
to life.
• Work on the electrical system may only be performed by trained
electricians.
• In case of damage to the insulation, switch off voltage supply
immediately and promptly initiate repairs.
• Before starting work on live parts of electrical systems and operating
materials, it must be ensured that the equipment is de-energised for
the duration of the work. Observe the 5 safety rules:
– Disconnect.
– Secure against reconnection.
– Ensure that there is no voltage.
– Earth and short circuit.
– Neighbouring parts that are live must be covered up or fenced off.
• Never bypass or disable fuses. The correct amperage must be used
when replacing fuses.
• Keep moisture away from live parts. It may cause short circuits.
NOTE
Risk to the environment due to improper handling of environmentally
hazardous substances!
Improper handling of environmentally hazardous substances, particularly
improper disposal, can cause significant damage to the environment.
• Always follow the notes below for handling environmentally hazardous
substances and their disposal.
• If environmentally hazardous substances are accidentally released into
the environment, immediately take appropriate action. When in doubt,
notify the appropriate local authority of the damage and check for
appropriate measures to be taken.
The following environmentally hazardous substances are used:
Batteries
Batteries contain toxic heavy metals. They are subject to special waste treatment
and must be handed into municipal collection points or disposed of by a specialist
company.
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