Operating and Maintenance Manual
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HOFFMANN PP2-NCF
• Version 7.267 • 12-2017
3.2 Technical Changes and Maintenance
Technical changes or alterations of any kind are only permitted if the prior written
authorization from Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. has been secured.
Never remove safety guards and shields, remove or by-pass safety devices, switches,
sensors, use or install tooling other than originally supplied.
The manufacturer is not liable for any injuries or damages caused by unauthorized changes,
removal or add-ons to this equipment.
Only trained, qualified personnel may perform installation, set-up and maintenance
procedures as well as replacement of parts or components of any kind.
3.3 Operator and Maintenance Personnel
Machine operator and maintenance personnel may only perform activities described in this
manual.
Persons working on or with this machine must be at least 18 years old, they must be
thoroughly familiar with this operating manual and they must adhere to all local safety rules
and regulations. All OSHA specified rules must be followed if applicable.
Persons working on or with this machine must wear suitable clothing designed to avoid
entrapment in rotating machine components.
No loose fitting clothes e.g. ties or shawls, or bracelets, wristwatches, necklaces, etc. may
be worn when operating this machine.
Persons with long hair must tie their hair securely and wear an appropriate hair covering to
avoid entanglement.
3.4 Equipment Owner’s Responsibilities
The owner of the equipment must make this operator manual available to all machine
operators and maintenance personnel.
The equipment owner must assure that all operators and maintenance personnel are
qualified to work on this equipment and that they have read and fully understand this
operator manual, especially all sections pertaining to possible dangers and safety rules.
The owner must assure that all areas of responsibility, including set-up, operation,
maintenance, etc.
– are clearly defined and explained.
All responsibilities must be assigned to and understood by all involved persons to avoid the
risk of injury and /or damage to material.
The owner is responsible for the adherence to all applicable safety rules and regulations.
The owner is responsible for the proper and safe condition of the machine; he is further
responsible for the proper installation and set-up and he must provide a safe and secure
work environment.
The owner must be familiar with and is responsible for the adherence to any and all local
and national safety rules and regulations pertaining to this equipment.
The manufacturer is not liable for any injuries or damages as a result of non-compliance
with, or adherence to, applicable safety rules and regulations.
If the operator and/or maintenance personnel do not understand English, the owner must
provide a properly translated operator manual to assure the safety of all personnel.
