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DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
2.1 Covering System functions
As mentioned in the introduction of this manual, the machine was built to allow loads to be covered in the sector of
transporting inert materials.
2.2 Covering System movement
The covering carries out a horizontal movement which covers or uncovers, as required, the effective span of the tip up tipper
body or roll-off container onto which it is installed.
2.3 Covering System components
1.
Front covering handling system (hand or electrically operated), with cable tensioning system;
2.
Pulley and bracket for the return of the cable at the rear
3.
Tarpaulin of variable size according to tipper body length;
4.
Covering fastening system (depending on the model, could be supplied with a hermetic closure with rubber straps).
5.
Folding and lifting system of the tarpaulin.
2.4 Danger zone, exposed person, operator; definitions
Before describing the machine operation, we believe it is useful to talk about some concepts usually stated on this manual;
in such a way, the comprehension of the reasons for some prescriptions will be easier and actions will be done consciously,
taking into account the responsibility involved in the machine operation.
Definitions as stated on the Machinery Directive
Danger Zone
...means any zone within and/or around machinery in which a person is subject to a risk to his health or safety;
Exposed Person
...means any person wholly or partially in a danger zone;
Operator
...means the person or persons installing, operating, adjusting, maintaining, cleaning, repairing or moving machinery;
