Dick Cattle Stunning Apparatus - Manual (Page 10)

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Safety instructions
These Operating Instructions belong to the DICK cattle stunning
device VSG-9LC (hereafter VSG-9LC) with the serial number en-
graved on the device. The VSG-9LC may be used only for its in-
tended purpose. The VSG-9LC may only be used by persons over
18 years of age who are certified in accordance with 1099/2009/EC,
who are familiar with the handling, usage, and safety regulations,
and who can recognize the risks arising from the VSG-9LC and
have been trained in the use of the device. Any national, generally
valid, legal or other regulations concerning usage, accident preven-
tion and workplace and environmental protection must be observed
in addition to those of the Operating Instructions!
The VSG-9LC must be checked for damages and operational
safety before each use. A damaged or not operationally safe
device may no longer be used. The VSG-9LC may not be
fired into the air (test shots only into a pine base of at least
80 mm thickness).
For your own safety, we suggest sending your device to your
dealer or to Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG after each 5000
shots, however, every two years at the latest or in case of
defects in function, immediately. We note here that, for
reasons of safety, repair work and replacement of wearing
parts must be performed by the DICK Service Station only.
An exception is the replacement of stunning bolt
(5) and
damping element with spring of stunning bolt (14 + 15).
The VSG-9LC and the cartridges must be stored and
protected against unauthorized access, moisture, heat and
fire
without the cartridge inserted into the device and only
uncocked.
DANGER: The barrel of the VSG-9LC must never be aimed at
persons, body parts, or animals which are not to be slaugh-
tered. The device may not be held at the muzzle.
DANGER: If the cartridge fails to light, remove it only after
approx. 30s (see point 4). Misfired cartridges are to be
collected and kept by the owner until safe disposal.
Cartridges are to be kept in the receptacle in which they
were delivered and not loose in clothing.
Because a lead explosion hazardous to health can occur in
closed rooms due to the cartridges, the inflow of uncon-
taminated fresh air or air circulation must be ensured, and all
national, generally applicable regulations on workplace pro-
tection must be observed! The VSG-9LC may not be used in
an environment at risk of explosions.
The operator and persons in the vicinity must wear appropri-
ate eye and ear protection during use.
The VSG-9LC must be serviced and maintained in accord-
ance with the operating instructions. Always keep these
operating instructions at hand at the site of use of the VSG-9LC.
Read these operating instructions completely before using
the VSG-9LC and comply with them strictly
.
Indication
The numbers in brackets mentioned in these operating in-
structions indicate the item numbers of the referred compo-
nents. These item numbers are to be found in the illustration
of page 15
.
Intended use
The DICK cattle stunner is designed exclusively for com-
mercial use. The VSG-9LC cattle stunner must be used ex-
clusively for euthanizing cattle. Only cattle euthanizing
center-fire cartridges of caliber 9x17 may be used. Use as
intended also includes observing the operating instructions.
Any other use or use exceeding the intended use is not
considered use as intended. Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. is not