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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Although the KBM
®
-18 bevelling machine is manufactured for safe and dependable operation, it is
impossible to anticipate those combinations of circumstances which could result in an accident. An
operator of the bevelling machine is cautioned to always practice "
Safety First " during each phase
of operation, setup and maintenance.
Read and understand the whole operating instruction manual before operating or performing
service of this equipment. Become familiar with the machines operation, applications and
limitations. Keep the operation manual clean and in a readily available location.
The material feed and cutting areas of this machine are guarded for operator safety as much as the
functionality of the equipment will allow. However, it is important to keep hands, clothing, tools etc.
away from the feeding and cutting area when there is the slightest possibility of the machine
operating. The guards and guarded areas should only be accessed after the power has been
positively disconnected.
Each KBM
®
-18 bevelling machine is equipped with a manual motor starter and protective switch
assembly, that features short-circuit and motor load protection. There is also an under-voltage
release device that will reset the switch to an off state and will not allow it to be switched on until the
power has been re-established and the Start push button is manually activated. This provides
protection against unwanted restart after a power failure etc. The Stop push button is the red,
raised mushroom button. The start push button is the flush (green or black) push button labelled “
I ”.
Become familiar with the start/stop switch and its use prior to operating the machine.
It is important to maintain proper balance and footing when feeding plate/material into the machine.
Use additional work tables to support the weight when feeding unbalanced or heavy plate material
into the machine. It is recommended that work tables have free moving rollers on top and levelled
to the proper cutting position. The start/stop switch should always be accessible to the operator.
This machine must not be operated in highly explosive environments.
This label is attached to the Gullco
bevelling machine and its intent is
to instruct all those concerned to
read the manual before operating
the unit and before performing
service, as well as to positively
disconnect the unit from all power
supplies before servicing.