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1. SAFETY AN ACCIDENT PREVENTION
1.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Before starting work, the operator must be
perfectly familiar with the position and functioning
of all
the controls and machine features. Daily
check all the safety devices on the machine.
• Before starting the working cycle, the operator must
ensure that there are no EXPOSED PERSONS in
the
HAZARDOUS ZONES.
• The employer must provide and instigate the use
of personal protective equipment conforming to
the prescriptions of Directive 89/391/EEC(and
subsequent revisions). While using and carrying
out
maintenance on the machine the use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) such as
safety footwear
and overalls, approved for
accident prevention, is obligatory.
• The areas where the operator stands must
always be kept clear and free of oily residues.
• It is forbidden to approach the machine moving
parts, such as the carriage and turntable, while
the
machine is running.
• It is strictly prohibited to operate the machine in
automatic mode with the fixed and/or mobile
safety guards removed.
• It is strictly prohibited to disable the safety
devices installed on the machine.
• Any adjustment operations that need to be
carried out with some of the safety devices
disabled must
be performed by one person only,
and unauthorised persons may not access
the machine during
this time.
• The room in which the machine is housed must
not have any shadow areas, annoying bright lights
or
hazardous stroboscopic effects caused by
the lighting supplied.
• The machine can operate in clear air conditions
at ambient temperatures of +5°C to +40°C.
• The machine must be used exclusively by
qualified personnel.
THE MACHINE MUST ONLY BE USED
BY ONE OPERATOR AT A TIME, USE
OF
THE MACHINE BY 2 OR MORE
OPERATORS AT THE SAME TIME
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