User Manual - Sigillo
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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 movements
The covering carries out a horizontal movement that covers or uncovers, according to the needs, the effective span of the
tipper body onto which it is installed.
2.3 Covering System main components
1.
Frontal operating system of the covering (manual or electric operated);
2.
Rear tensioning system of the cables;
3.
Tarpaulin of variable size according to tipper body length;
4.
Covering fastening system (depending on the model, it could be supplied with a hermetic closure with elastic strings
with hooks).
5.
Folding and lifting system of the tarpaulin.
2.4 Danger zone, exposed person, operator: definitions
Before describing the machine operation, it is useful to define some concepts frequently used in 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
consideration the responsibility involved in operating with the machine.
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;
