AirSpeed
®
Ascent Operator Manual
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Original Instruction
s
November 2020
Copyright Pregis Corporation
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OPERATING SAFETY
AirSpeed
®
Ascent
Air Cushion Machine
Operator safety and the safety of others in the work area depend 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
potential hazards.
2.1
Safety
The following instructions are only a guideline and should be considered a supplement to your plant's
comprehensive safety program. Your company’s policy supersedes these guidelines if at any time
the two contradict each other.
1.
Read and understand the manual. If after reading the manual you have questions, get answers
before working with the machine.
2.
Read and understand all 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 slipping or tripping hazard.
5.
Ensure that all covers, guards, and other safety devices are in place. Never remove 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 moving components. Ties, scarves, long hair, and
gloves are especially dangerous.
9.
Understand what will happen when you operate 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 in motion
.
13.
Understand which adjustments are operator adjustments; only trained and qualified service
personnel may maintain/clean any electrical and or mechanical part of the machine.
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.
15.
The machine shall be used in a facility adequately ventilated for air renewal.
