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Protective plates
The machine is equipped with removable protective
plates (A) that can be removed with a tool to allow
access to the inside of the machine in order to carry
out maintenance operations.
The fixed protective plates are screwed into position
and can be removed with the appropriate tool; if the
screws are removed the fixed protective plates will not
remain in place and must be placed on the floor.
All the protective plates have smoothed and rounded
edges for the safety of the exposed individual and of
the operators.
Attention
Do not switch the machine on if the protective
panels are removed or not correctly fixed into
position with the appropriate screws. Do not forget
to remove cloths, keys or utensils used for the
maintenance operation from within the machine.
Before closing the protective panels and switching
on the machine check carefully and if necessary
remove any extraneous objects which may be
present inside the machine.
2.5.
Client’s safety measures
The client must arrange for the following safety
measures to be in places:
Provision of an adequate location for installation,
paying particular attention to the characteristics below:
Adequate flooring
Normal and emergency lighting
Adequate ventilation
Clearly signposted emergency exits
Provision of mains voltage connection with
associated safety devices, conforming with the
norms in force and the characteristics of the
machine
Adequate means for the collection and subsequent
disposal of residues, even hazardous or special
ones (oils and grease, broken or waste material,
etc.).
Adequate fire safety systems and equipment
Prohibition of entry into the installation area to non
authorized personnel
The customer must also provide for:
Training of the operators and the maintenance
technicians
Training for the operators on the basic functioning
of the machine and emergency devices
Provision of personal safety equipment to protect
the operator and the hygiene of the product
Checking the qualifications of external maintenance
technicians potentially called to work on the
machine
Keeping of a maintenance log book
The employer is also responsible for checking that the
operators correctly carry out the procedures explained
in this manual.
2.6. Personal protection equipment
The operators who carry out functions on the machine
must receive appropriate instructions on the use of
personal protection equipment such as shoes, gloves,
etc… which will protect them from residual risks
derived from the execution of various activities. The
operators must furthermore be equipped with
protection equipment for hygiene purposes (caps or
hair nets, gown, etc…).
If the noise level in the working environment surpasses
85dB(A) appropriate ear protection must be used.
Warning
The clothing of whoever operates or carries out
maintenance on the machine must conform to
the essential safety requirements defined by
European directive and the laws in force in the
country in which the machine is installed.
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