Superabrasive
Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina
®
32-S-E
6/2013
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For not-suitable materials.
In environments which:
Possess risks of explosion
Possess high concentration of powders or oil substances
in the air
Possess risks of fire
Feature inclement conditions.
Possess electromagnetic radiation.
PREPARATION FOR WORK
Make sure that:
You have closed the work area, so that no person
unfamiliar with operating the machine can enter the area
The tool plate and tools are adjusted to the machine
properly
There are no missing parts of the machine
The machine is in upright working position
The protection devices are working properly.
The electrical cable is free to move and follow the
machine easily. In order to keep the electrical cable from
being damaged, no vehicle should cross the zone where
electrical cables are situated.
PROTECTION DEVICES
The machine is equipped with
several protection devices including the following:
An emergency stop button
A protection skirt and a hood for protecting the tool plates.
These devices protect the operator and/or others persons
from potential injuries. Do not remove them. On contrary,
before using the machine, please ensure that all
protection devices are mounted and function properly.
ARREST FUNCTIONS
Functions of arresting of the
machine are following:
Button to stop the motor (category 1)
Emergency button (category 1)
SAFE USE
The Lavina
®
32-S-E is designed to eliminate all risks
correlated with its use. However, it is not possible to
eliminate the risks of an eventual accident with the
machine. Unskilled or uninstructed operator may cause
correlated residual risks. Such risks are:
Position
Risks
due to operator’s incorrect working
position
Tangling
up
Risks
due to wearing inappropriate
working clothes
Training Risks due to lack of operational training
NOTE
: In order to reduce all consequences of the above-
mentioned risks, we advise that machine operators will
follow the instructions in the manual at all times.
RESIDUAL RISKS
During the normal operating and maintenance cycles, the
operator is exposed to few residual risks, which cannot be
eliminated due to the nature of the operations.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Working area must be clear from any debris or objects.
A first-time operator must always read the manual and
pay attention to all safety instructions.
All electric connections and cables must be inspected for
potential damages.
Ground wire system of the power supply must be also
inspected.
Perform general daily inspections of the machine and
inspect the machine before each use.
Always inspect the safety devices:
The emergency break must be clear and working
The tool protector must be working
The machine must be clean
Never operate the machine in the rain!
Confirm that there are no missing parts especially after
transportation, repair or maintenance.
Before filling the water tank with water make sure the
machine is not working and the main switch is turned off.
Before turning on the machine make
sure that the base is placed on the
floor, the machine MUST NOT be in
an upright position when turned on!
OPERATING MACHINE
When operating the Lavina
®
32-S-E, make certain that
there is no one, but you around the machine.
Never leave the machine unattended while working.
The electrical cable must move freely and must be
damage-free.
The water hose must move freely and must be damage-
free.
Check if the floor, you work on, is not too uneven. If this is
the case, it may damage the machine.
AFTER WORK IS COMPLETED
Clean the machine and its surroundings properly
Empty and clean the water tank
Unplug the machine and wind up the electrical cable
Store the machine in a safe place
THE WORK AREA
Make certain that people or vehicles do not enter the work
area.
Avoid cables and hoses being in the way.
Always check the floor for debris
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
(PPE)
Always wear safety shoes when working with the
machine.
Always wear ear protectors when working with the
machine.
All personnel in the immediate work area must wear safety
glasses with side shields.
Always wear safety gloves when changing the tools.
Always wear clothes suitable for the work environment.
OPERATOR
The Lavina
®
32-S-E machine.
The operator must know the machine’s work environment.
Only one operator at a time can work with the machine.
The operator must be properly trained and well instructed
prior operating the machine.
The operator must understand all the instructions in this
manual.
The operator must understand and interpret all the
drawings and designs in manual.
The operator must know all sanitation and safety
regulations pertaining to the operation of
The operator must have floor grinding experience.
The operator must know what to do in case of emergency.
The operator must have an adequate technical knowledge
and preparation.
