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4. General Safety Practices
The following safety instructions are addressed to both the operator of the machine as
well as the person in charge of maintenance.
The machine has to be delivered to the operator in perfect conditions of use by the
Distributor to the user. The user shall operate the machine only after being well acquainted with
the safety procedures described in the present manual. READ THIS MANUAL WITH
ATTENTION.
4.1 Basic Operation Practices
4.1.1 Dangerous parts
Some parts of the electric devices are connected to high voltage points.
These parts when touched may cause severe electrical shocks or even be fatal.
Never touch commands such as buttons, switches and knobs with wet hands, wet
clothes and/or shoes. By not following these instructions operator could be exposed to severe
electrical shocks or even to a fatal situation.
4.1.2 Warnings
The operator has to be well familiar with the position of ON/OFF Switch to make sure
the Switch is easy to be reached when necessary. Before any kind of maintenance, physically
remove plug from the socket.
Provide space for a comfortable operation thus avoiding accidents.
Water or oil spilled on the floor will turn it slippery and dangerous. Make sure the floor is clean
and dry.
Before giving any manual command (switch, buttons, turn keys or lever) be sure the
command is the correct one. Check this manual for further details if necessary.
Never use a manual command (switch, buttons, lever) unadvisedly.
If any work is to be made by two or more persons, coordination signs will have to be given for
each operation step. Every step of the operation shall be taken only if the sign has been made
and responded.
4.1.3 Advices
In case of power shortage, immediately turn the machine OFF.
Use recommended or equivalent lubricants, oils or greases.
Avoid mechanical shocks as they may cause failures or malfunction.
Avoid penetration of water, dirt or dust into mechanical or electrical components of the
machine.
DO NOT modify original characteristics of the machine.
DO NOT remove, tear off or maculate any labels stuck on the machine. If any label has
been removed or is no longer legible, contact your nearest dealer for replacement.
IMPORTANT
If any item from the GENERAL SAFETY NOTIONS section is not
applicable to your product, please disregard it.
3.3.5 Cautions with Stainless Steel:
The Stainless Steel may present rust signs, which ARE ALWAYS CAUSED
BY EXTERNAL AGENTS, especially when the cleaning or sanitization is not
constant and appropriate.
The Stainless Steel resistance towards corrosion is mainly due to the
presence of chrome, which in contact with oxygen allows the formation of a very
thin protective coat. This protective coat is formed through the whole surface of the
steel, blocking the action of external corrosive agents.
When the protective coat is broken, the corrosion process begins, being
possible to avoid it by means of constant and adequate cleaning.
Cleaning must always be done immediately after using the equipment. For
such end, use water, neutral soap or detergent, and clean the equipment with a soft
cloth or a nylon sponge. Then rinse it with plain running water, and dry immediately
with a soft cloth, this way avoiding humidity on surfaces and especially on gaps.
The rinsing and drying processes are extremely important to prevent stains
and corrosion from arising.
IMPORTANT
Acid solutions, salty solutions, disinfectants and some sterilizing solutions
(hypochlorites, tetravalent ammonia salts, iodine compounds, nitric acid
and others), must be AVOIDED, once it cannot remain for long in contact
with the stainless steel:
These substances attack the stainless steel due to the CHLORINE on its
composition, causing corrosion spots (pitting).
Even detergents used in domestic cleaning must not remain in contact with
the stainless steel longer than the necessary, being mandatory to remove it with plain
water and then dry the surface completely.
Use of abrasives:
Sponges or steel wool and carbon steel brushes, besides scratching the
surface and compromising the stainless steel protection, leave particles that rust and
react contaminating the stainless steel. That is why such products must not be used
for cleaning and sanitization. Scrapings made with sharp instruments or similar must
also be avoided.
Main substances that cause stainless steel corrosion:
Dust, grease, acid solutions such as vinegar, fruit juices, etc., saltern
solutions (brine), blood, detergents (except for the neutral ones), common steel
particles, residue of sponges or common steel wool, and also other abrasives.
