
22 ottobre 2008 Rev.01
1 – INTRODUZIONE
FY310.doc
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Pages 8 - 57
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
HOW TO READ THE MANUAL: STRUCTURE AND CONSULTATION
1.1.1
Purpose and contents of the manual
This manual describes the DTRAK 300 machine.
The machine can be used for working with products which have the characteristics described in the
data sheet (see chapter 2).
Hereafter in the manual, the DTRAK 300 machine will be simply referred to as the “machine”.
The manual is written in such a way so as to inform its operator about:
- problems regarding the machine and the products being worked with;
- safe operation.
Therefore, within the manual the operator will find user instructions and proper maintenance
procedures, together with safety and accident prevention regulations.
1.1.2
General warnings
WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATION upon the machine, ITS
OPERATORS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS MUST CAREFULLY READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE PRESENT DOCUMENT (and relative annexes) AND
FOLLOW THEM WHEN PERFORMING ANY OPERATIONS.
The general warnings contain important information regarding:
- the safety of the personnel assigned to the machine’s use, operation and maintenance;
- the safety and the efficiency of the machine;
- work quality.
WARNING: USE OF THE MACHINE IS NOT TO BE PERMITTED IF THERE ARE ANY
DOUBTS REGARDING THE CORRECT INTERPRETATION OF THE INSTRUCTIONS.
REQUEST ANY NECESSARY CLARIFICATIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR FROM
AN AUTHORIZED ASSITANCE CENTRE.
The manufacturer is willing to provide training courses at its facilities or else at the facilities of the
machine’s distributor.
Availability, times, costs and methods must be agreed upon beforehand.
1.1.3
Safety terms and symbols which will be used in the manual
- DANGER ZONE: zone within or near the machine which constitutes a health and safety risk for any
person exposed to the zone.
- EXPOSED PERSON: a person located entirely or partially within a danger zone.
- OPERATORS: people in charge of installing, operating, adjusting, maintaining or cleaning the
machine, each within the limits of the responsibilities assigned to them.
Risk
:
The combination of probability and severity of possible personal injury or health
risks in dangerous situations.
Residual risk
:
Any risk remaining after having adopted the appropriate safety measures;
Danger
:
Sources of possible personal injury.