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5
Operating the machine
This chapter describes how the machine should be used. Use of the control panel has already
been described in Chapter 4. The present chapter goes into greater detail regarding the steps
to be taken to get the production process running and how to stop it.
For each part of the machine the user is referred to the general safety regulations (see Chapter
2) and specific recommendations that are given. Anyone working with the machine is expected
to study and adhere to these recommendations. This chapter deals with the following matters
in the order given below:
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Using the emergency switch (see paragraph 5.1)
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Preparations for the production process (see paragraph 5.2). The various start-up
procedures made clear in a staged plan.
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Placing the lower and top film and how the film unwinds work (see paragraph 5.3)
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Adjusting the photocell for packaging with printed top film (see paragraph 5.4)
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Procedures for turning the machine off (see paragraph 5.6)
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The position assumed by the user (see paragraph 5.7)
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Finally a number o
f tips for improving the machine’s energy consumption (see
paragraph 5.8).
5.1
Preventive measures and safety instructions
A wide-ranging description of the preventive measures and safety instructions can be found in
Chapter 2. The most important instructions for using the machine are repeated again below.
5.1.1 Instructions
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Everyone working with machine must first read this manual.
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Observe the warnings contained in this manual and posted on the machine.
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Always follow the factory instructions.
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In dangerous situations always press the emergency switch immediately. You can find
more information about the functioning of the emergency switch in paragraph 5.2.
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Once the emergency switch has been pressed, the machine may not be turned on
again until the unsafe situation has been corrected.
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Before starting to use the machine place all the protective covers and side plates in
their correct positions.
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Use lifting gear when moving heavy components (mass > 25 kg), such as rolls of film,
sealing or forming equipment.
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The bolts of the seal/form top parts first have to be removed before mounting the levers
with the roller to the top part. After positioning the top part back, first the rollers have to
be dismounted from the top part, before fixing the bolts again.
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Only an operator may perform activities in the loading area, as indicated in Figure 2.1
(figure accompanying description of the machine).
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Dispose of used oil in a responsible manner. Such oil should be placed with chemical
waste, as instructed in government recommendations.
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Remains of film should be placed in the appropriate waste container as instructed in
government recommendations.
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Observe the rules of hygiene when working with foodstuffs.
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When turning off the main switch (see Figure 2.2) secure it with a lock in order to
prevent unforeseen switching on or off by other persons.
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Additional equipment such as labellers, filling machines, printing equipment etc. usually
have their own power supply. This should be switched on and off separately during
maintenance work. Use the manuals supplied with these machines.
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Always observe the safety guidelines contained in the manuals for the supplementary
equipment.
