Prometal UNIVERSAL 1000, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance manual Universal-1000
P R O M E T A L
9
Safety
-Staff safety-
ATTENTION DANGER
1. It is not allowed for persons to stay within the danger-area of the machine. Even parts
of the machine not moving at the moment could start to move at any time.
2. When servicing and repairing the machine always switch to
“
0
”
the main switch on
the cabinet, panel or box. Close the stop-cocks of the hydraulics and put retaining bolt
for tamper head. All main switches must be put to
“
0
”
and locked.
3. When doing repair work on the hydraulics with mould raised, the latter must be
secured mechanically against its lowering.
4. No workshop processes and operations are allowed which could be dangerous for
persons and interfere with the safety devices of the machine.
5. All valid accident prevention regulations must be observed.
- It is to be ensured that staff keeps long hair tied back and that they don
’
t wear loose clothing
or jewelry, including rings, due to the accident risks involved.
- Personal protective equipment is to be used where necessary or stipulated.
- Heed all safety and hazard warning instruction given on the machine/system.
- Make sure all safety and hazard warnings on the machine/system and legible.
- Always avoid any course of action which could jeopardies safety.
- Before switching on/starting up the machine/system, make sure that there is no-one in the
danger area.
- Never climb on parts of the machine.
- Make exclusive use of suitable lifting gear with appropriate loadbearing capacity which is in
proper working order. Never stand under or work beneath suspended loads.
- When performing overhead maintenance employ suitable means to prevent falling.
- Keep all steps, railings, handles, pedestals, platforms and ladders clean and free of dirt, e.g.
snow, ice, oil.
-Always cross transportation track at appropriate points.
-Safety instructions concerning certain operating phases-
- Ensure that the machine/system is in proper working order. Make sure all safety features and
safety-related equipment such as detachable guards, emergency stops and sound absorbers