4.1 Before you start the Mixer:
Before starting, undertake a General Safety check:
a. Ensure the mixer is dry and placing in a dry area.
b. Ensure if machine is mounted on a raised platform that the platform is of sufficient strength
and the mixer is securely fastened to the platform.
c. Ensure that the power supply matches rating on the machine.
d. Work area should be clean and free from obstructions, e.g. nothing placed on or around the
machine, such as scrapers, knives etc.
e. Workers are not wearing loose fitting clothing and so on.
4.2 The machine has the following key safety features:
a. Emergency stop button in the form of a red mushroom safety switch on the side of the
machine.
b. The mixer is fitted with a lift up safety guard which permits safe operation of the machine.
Under no circumstances should this safety system be modified or removed. While the safety
guard has been designed to be as safe as possible for the operator to use, extreme care
should be taken not to place fingers anywhere near the planetary or mixing attachment on the
machine while it is in use.
c. The machine also has a safety switch fitted to the handle of the mixer. The handle and bowl
has to be raised to engage the electrics of the machine.
4.3 Safe Operating Procedure:
a. Check that the machine is clear of all objects and that the switches are off.
The operator should never tamper with or make repairs to this machine. All maintenance
other than approved cleaning operations to be carried out by trained technicians only. Contact
W & P Reedy to confirm authorized technicians.
b. Check and place the electrical cord in the appropriate power socket and ensure that the
power rating and machine detail are the same before turning the power on.
c. Push the green start button to operate the mixer.
4.4 Test red safety cut-out operation by pushing the mushroom button in.