Belmash MCS-400, Operating Manual

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BELMASH MCS-400
5. OPERATIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Before starting operation, study safety requirements
Follow all the requirements of the present Manual
When starting operation, consider your physical condition, qualification and the complexity
of works to be performed. Machine operation is allowed only for persons of legal age having
studied this Operating manual.
IT’S PROHIBITED TO:
• work being intoxicated;
• operate the machine in conditions of water drops or splashes exposure as well as in open
areas in the rain or snow;
• leave the machine, connected to power mains unattended;
• allow unqualified personnel to operate the machine;
• use the machine any other way than intended;
• process wood, plastic or metals.
IT’S PROHIBITED TO operate the machine in case of detection of any of the following
malfunctions during operation:
• damage of plug connection or electrical cord;
• damage of grounding circuit;
• appearance of smoke or flaming insulation smell;
• switch or pedal malfunction;
• generation of increased noise, knocking or vibrations;
• malfunctions or cracking of machine parts or guards.
The machine should be switched OFF in case of sudden stop (chain wedging).
The machine should be unplugged from power mains in the following cases:
• when replacing chain or guide bar, mounting and adjusting the devices;
• when moving the machine from one place to another;
• during work breaks or after operation;
• during maintenance;
• when removing cutting wastes.
Electrical cord of the machine should be protected from occasional damage (it’s recommended
to hang it). Direct contact of electrical cord with hot and oiled surfaces is not allowed.
When operating in open areas use only appropriate and properly marked extension cord.
In case of open fire, disconnect the machine from power mains and extinguish the fire using
carbon dioxide or dry powder fire extinguisher. It’s prohibited to extinguish fire with water
without disconnecting it from power mains.
5.1. Workplace requirements
• workplace should be chosen considering the location of blocks and direction of their
motion;
• there should be at least 2 m clear area around the perimeter of the machine for its correct
operation. It’s necessary to provide clear working space for moving the working table and
taking blanks away;
• floor should not be slippery or have obstacles;
• the machine and workplace should be kept clean;
• workplace should be well illuminated with natural or artificial light sources; please note,
that the usage of fluorescent lighting causes a stroboscopic effect which may lead to
incorrect recognition of rotation direction of machine’s moving parts;