Signode TABLE-TYER, Operation, Parts And Safety Manual

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12/14/10
PERSONAL PROTECTION
1. To prevent back or other body injuries, your employer must provide proper lifting and/or
handling instructions. Your employer may also contact the National Safety Council, Itasca, IL
60143-0558 for information on lifting techniques.
2. When removing tensioned strap from a package, proceed as follows:
a. Wear eye, face and hand protection
b. Before cutting strap, make sure all personnel are at a safe distance.
c. Hold the strap against the load above the cutter as shown.
d. Using the proper Signode strap cutter, cut strap as pictured.
e. Stand clear of unheld strap end which will spring out if under
pressure.
3. Always wear steel reinforced safety shoes.
4. Always wear safety glasses with side shields which conform to ANSI
Standard Z-87.1 or EN 166
5. Wear protective gloves when handling strap.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
The emissions produced during the heat sealing process may be an irritant to some people. Use
this machine in areas that are externally ventilated. Should you be affected by these fumes, move
away from machine to fresh air.
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
1. Follow OSHA 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout Regulation) for machine lockout procedures and other
important lockout/tagout guidelines.
2. Be familiar with all lockout sources on this machine, refer to the "Lockout & Tagout" section of
this manual.
3. Even after a machine has been locked out, there may be stored energy in the system. To
ensure that all stored energy is relieved, wait at least one minute before servicing electrical
capacitors and wait 5 minutes for hot knife to cool.
4. Before performing service in the strap chute area, disconnect and lockout machine power.
MOVING THE MACHINE
Wheel kits are standard for Signode general purpose machines. A forklift may be used to transport
the machine from one location to another. Consult your employer for proper lifting and handling
methods.
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