- 18 -2.SafetyThis section provides an overview of all important safety aspects.In addition every chapter provides precise safety advice for the prevention of dangerswhich are highlighted by the use of the above mentioned symbols.Furthermore, attention should be paid to all pictograms, markers and labels on thedevice, which must be kept in a permanent state of legibility.By following all the important safety advice you gain an optimal protection against allhazards as well as the assurance of a safe and trouble-free operation.2.1 General informationThis device is designed in accordance with the presently applicable technologicalstandards. However, the device can pose a danger if handled improperly andinappropriately.Knowing the contents of the instruction manual as well as avoiding mistakes and thusoperating this device safely and in a fault-free manner is very essential to protectyourselves from the hazards.To prevent hazards and to ensure optimum efficiency, no modifications or alterations tothe device that are not explicitly approved by the manufacturer may be undertaken.This device may only be operated in technically proper and safe condition.2.2 Safety instructions for use of the deviceThe specifications regarding the industrial safety are based on the Regulations of theEuropean Union applicable at the time of manufacturing the device.If the device is used commercially, the user is obliged to ensure that the said industrialsafety measures concur with the state of the rules and regulations applicable at the timein question for the entire period of use of the device and to comply with the newspecifications.Outside the European Union, the industrial safety laws applicable at the place ofinstallation of the device and the regional territorial provisions must be complied with.Besides the industrial safety instructions in the instruction manual, the general safety andaccident prevention regulations as well as environment protection regulations applicablefor area of application of the device must be followed and complied with.