Reference Manual

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5.4 Responsibilities
5.4.1 Manufacturer of the Product
Hexagon Mining is responsible for supplying the product, including the User Manual and original accessories,
in a completely safe condition.
5.4.2 Manufacturers of Non-Hexagon Mining Accessories
The manufacturers of non-Hexagon Mining accessories for the product are responsible for developing,
implementing, and communicating safety concepts for their products, and are also responsible for the
effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the Hexagon Mining product.
5.4.3 Persons in Charge of the Product
WARNING:
The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the
instructions. This person is also accountable for the training and the deployment of
personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipment in use.
The person in charge of the product has the following duties:
⚫ To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instruction in the User Manual.
⚫ To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.
⚫ To inform Hexagon Mining immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe.
5.5 Hazards of Use
5.5.1 General Hazards
⚫ The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect or adverse
use, and can give rise to accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial, and environmental
consequences.
⚫ All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and the directions of the person
responsible for the product.
⚫ Only Hexagon Mining authorized service workshops are entitled to repair these products.
⚫ Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on
building sites, and at industrial installations.
⚫ Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regulations governing safety
and accident prevention and road traffic.
⚫ The operator assures that the machine is operated, guided and monitored by a qualified user (e.g., a
licensed driver). The user has been able to take emergency measures, for example an emergency stop.
⚫ While providing information to the operator of the machine, accidents may occur due to:
⚫ The operator not paying attention to the surroundings (people, ditches, traffic, etc.).
⚫ Malfunctions (of a system component interface, etc.).
5.5.2 Mechanical Hazards
⚫ Incorrect fastening of the equipment to vehicles or transporters poses the risk of the equipment being
broken by mechanical influence, vibration, or airstream. This may result in accident and injury.
⚫ Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments, particularly after the product
has been subjected to abnormal use and before and after important measurements.
⚫ When setting up the product, ensure that the accessories are correctly adapted, fitted, secured, and
locked in position. Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.
⚫ Attach the external antennae professionally. The external antennae must be secured additionally, for
example by use of a safety cord. Ensure that the mounting device is correctly attached and able to carry
the weight of the external antenna safely.
⚫ Deflect the mechanically moving machine components as far as possible and define a safe installation
zone.