4Care and Diligence of the UserThe glue applicator has been designed and fabricated inconformity with the applicable harmonized standards andadditional technical specifications. So, it is state of theart and ensures maximum safety. This safety, however,can only be achieved in the operational practice, if allthe necessary measures are taken. The user of theequipment shall be obliged to plan these measures andto make sure that they are taken.In particular, the user shall ensure that• the applicator to be used is in good working order• the personal protective equipment (protective gloves,safety goggles) required for the operating personnelis available and used• the operating instructions are in legible condition andavailable to the operator• only sufficiently qualified and authorized personneloperates and maintains the applicator• this personnel is regularly instructed in the applicableregulations of operational safety and environmentalprotection and knows the operating instructions and,in particular, the included safety instructions.Making the Information AvailableThis operating manual shall always be kept at the placeof operation of the applicator. Be sure that all personshandling the applicator can consult the instructionsat any time. In addition to this operating manual, theremust be available instructions regarding legal and othermandatory regulations relating to accident preventionand to relevant requirements of the employers‘ liabilityinsurance association.General Safety InstructionsSafety SymbolsThis operating manual gives concrete safety instructionsto alert the user to remaining unavoidable hazards. Thesehazards imply dangers to• persons• product and equipmentMeaning of the Symbols used in the ManualThis symbol indicates that there is, above all,danger to persons, but also to equipment andmaterial.Caution: hot surface!Accident Prevention Regulation VBG 125 – W26Hot surfaces such as machine parts, tanks ormaterials, but also hot liquids cannot always beperceived. The utmost caution is advised when thissymbol is attached to a component. Wear protectivegloves whenever you have to touch hot surfaces.To avoid accidents lay the cables so that they willnot cause any risk of stumbling.Wear protective gloves and safety goggles when-ever you work with the applicator.