Symbols In This Manual; Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Use Other Than The Intended Use - GOLDSCHMIDT GP 4000 Notice D'utilisation

PROFILE GRINDER GP 4000

Symbols in this manual

Observe the symbols and short forms used in the operating
manual. The safety symbols are based on the DIN ISO 3864
standard and are essentially identical to the safety signs on
the machine (see Chapter 1.5 "Safety signs" on page 12).
The following symbols are used in this operating manual:
Symbol
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
NOTE
Table 1: General symbols
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OPERATING MANUAL
Meaning
DANGER describes a hazard with a
high level of risk which if not avoided
could result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING describes a hazard with
a medium risk which if not avoided
could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION describes a hazard with a
low level of risk which if not avoided
could result in a minor or moderate
injury.
This note describes a measure
which if not observed can lead to
environmental damage or damage
to property.
A general remark with a useful tip
and extra information.
Prohibition sign: Indicates prohi-
bition of an action in order to avoid
a hazard.
Mandatory sign: Indicates that an
action must be made in order to
avoid a hazard.
Read the safety instructions before
using the machine. Non-observance
can lead to injury and damage to
property.
1

Safety instructions

This chapter includes all the information relevant for safety.
Read the safety instructions carefully before using the
machine and observe the instructions during use. The safety
instructions draw attention to the risk of possible injuries for
persons, damage to property and environmental damage and
include information on how to avoid and avert danger. The
representation and structural content of the safety instruc-
tions are based on the DIN ISO 3864 and DIN EN 82079
standards.
1.1

Intended use

The machine may only be operated taking into account the
conditions of use. See Chapter 4 "Operating conditions"
on page 19.
The machine is exclusively technically designed for and may
only be used and operated for the purpose of grinding the
tops of rails on railway tracks. Any additional or other use
of the machine or its individual components is considered to
be contrary to the intended use. The machine can be used
on flat bottom rails with a head width up to 80 mm and at
least a min. height of rails of 148 mm.
The manufacturer accepts no
NOTE
liability for use which is contrary
to the intended use and there-
fore the operator bears the full
responsibility.
1.2

Use other than the intended use

Use other than the intended use is defined as when the
machine is used for a purpose which is different to the use
as described in Chapter 1.1 "Intended use" on page 10.
Examples of use other than the intended use include:
– Grinding objects or materials which are not rails.
– Use of the machine as a drive for other devices.
– Use of the machine as a form of transport.
– Use of the machine guide system as a wheel for
transportation.
– Working with the machine with inadequate lighting at
the workplace.
– Working with the machine in the rain or during a snowfall.
– Working with the machine with inadequate ventilation at
the workplace.
Working with the product variation GP 4000 P (petrol
engine) in tunnels.