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Safety plates and covers make it impossible to come into direct contact with most of the
danger zones. Warnings are given in this manual relative to specific dangers in each zone.
These warnings are repeated on the safety covers (see Figure 2.4). The dangers existing
within each zone are explained in Table 2.
Table 2 Explanation of the danger symbols
Meaning
Danger of death! High voltage
Danger
Live parts that can lead to electrocution.
Recommendation
Work on the switch box may only be carried out by an authorized
electrician.
Can be found in:
control cabinet (6), main motor (7), longitudinal cutter motor (5),
and vacuum pump (9).
Meaning
DANGEROUS! Rotating parts.
Danger
Among other things, rotating parts can crush limbs.
Recommendation
Approach rotating parts only when the machine is turned off.
Do not wear loose clothing.
Do not wear chains.
Do not have your hair long and loose.
Do not interfere with the lifting equipment.
Can be found in:
forming station (2), sealing station (3), film infeed (1), transport
chains (10), longitudinal cutter (5), conveyor belt (11), chain drive
(7)
Meaning
DANGEROUS! Component closes
Danger
Parts that close forcefully and can amputate limbs
Recommendation
Never interfere with the machine when it is turned on.
Never remove the safety covers and never shut them down.
Can be found in:
Lifting equipment (8), longitudinal cutter (4).
