Pregis AIRSPEED 5000, Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATING SAFETY
PREGIS AIRSPEED 5000
AIR CUSHION MACHINE
Operator safety and the safety of others in the work
area depends on the operator using common sense,
good judgment and reasonable care while operating
the machine. The Safety, Operation and
Maintenance manual, and warning labels affixed to
the machine, provide notification of specific poten-
tial hazards.
NOTE: Refer to the Safety Alerts instruction for
additional safety-related information.
Safety
The following instructions are only a guideline and
should be considered a supplement to your plant's
comprehensive safety program. Your business' pol-
icy supersedes these guidelines if at any time the
two contradict each other.
1. Read and understand the manual. If after read-
ing the manual you have questions, get
answers before working with the machine.
2. Read and understand all of the danger, warning
and caution statements in the manual and on
the signs attached to the equipment.
3. Never deface or remove factory installed
warning decals. If a decal ever becomes lost,
damaged or illegible, report this condition to a
supervisor and obtain a replacement decal.
4. Keep the work area clean and uncluttered.
Walking surfaces should always be free of
packing material and debris to prevent a slip-
ping or tripping hazard.
5. Ensure that all covers, guards and other safety
devices are in place. Never defeat a safety
device for any reason.
6. Follow the manufacturer's recommended startup
procedure.
7. Never leave the equipment unattended while
operating. Shut the machine off if you must
leave the work area.
8. Keep body parts and clothing away from mov-
ing components such as nip rolls, power trans-
mission components, sealing belts, etc. Never
reach into the machine for any reason while it
is in motion.
9. Understand what will happen when you oper-
ate the various controls.
10. Understand the proper web path and the safe
method for threading the web.
11. Learn the safe procedure for clearing the
machine of web wraps or jams.
12. Exercise extreme care whenever it is required
to inspect or adjust the machine while it is in
motion. NEVER reach into the machine for
any reason while it is motion.
13. Understand which adjustments are operator
adjustments; contact a maintenance person to
make all other adjustments.
14. Never operate or work around equipment if
you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medications that can make you less alert or
affect your judgment.