National Flooring Equipent GP18, Service Manual

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If safety devices need to be dismantled during setting up, servicing or repair work, these safety
devices must be reinstalled and inspected immediately after completion of the servicing or repair
work.
Make sure that process materials and replacement parts are disposed of safely and in an
environmentally-friendly manner!
Work on the electrical parts of the equipment may only be undertaken by a skilled
electrician or by a trained person under the guidance and supervision of a skilled
electrician as well as in accordance with the electrical engineering regulations.
Make sure that electrical components used for replacement purpose comply with the original parts
and are correctly adjusted if necessary.
2.6 Safety-off Position
The safety off position is the position of the machine when it cannot generate any hazard.
Putting the machine in the safety-off position means:
• Switch off the grinder.
• Switch off the dust collector.
• Wait for standstill of all drives.
• Turn off propane supply at tank and remove key from ignition.
• Secure the machine against unintended start up.
2.7 Dangerous Aspects of the Machine
Every machine, if it is not used according to the regulations, may be hazardous for
operating, setting-up and service personnel. The operating authority is responsible for
compliance with the safety regulations during operation and maintenance of safety devices
supplied with the machine as well as the provision of appropriate additional safety devices.
2.8 Electrical Engineering Regulations
Never start machine in the tilted position. The machine must only be started when all
guards and dust collection parts are attached and machine is standing flat on work
surface.
Use only extension cables for extending the main cable that are sized and marked in
accordance with the overall power consumption of the machine and the valid VDE
guidelines.
If work on electrified parts is necessary, a second person must be deployed. The working area
must be sealed with a red and white safety chain and a danger sign. Use tools that are insulated
against voltages.