Silca UC 199, Operating Manual

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1.2 SAFETY
UC199 is entirely built in compliance to the Machine Directives. The operations for which it has been designed
are easily carried out with no risk to the operator.
The adoption of general safety precautions and observation of the instructions provided by the manufacturer in
this manual eliminate all human error, unless deliberate.
UC199 is designed with features which make it completely safe.
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Protective shield
The protective shield is designed to cover the working parts as completely as possible, ensuring operator safety.
The shield (U) (Fig. 8) must be raised in order to fit keys for cutting or carry out other operations.
Raising of the shield is controlled by a microswitch and disactivates the operating and movement functions,
including the cutter. A special message appears on the display to warn that the shield is not closed.
To re-start the work cycle, place the shield in its original position and press START on the machine’s keyboard.
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Emergency stops
The red emergency button (A) (Fig. 8), located on the left of the keyboard is used to stop it immediately in the
event of faulty operation or danger for the operator.
When the cause of the emergency has been eliminated, turn the button 45° clockwise to disactivate it.
NOTE: the operator is responsible for keeping the area around the button clear so that it can be
reached as quickly as possible.
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Laser warning
Regulations require that warning labels (supplied - ch.1.6) in the language to be used be attached to the optical
reader, as shown in Fig. 7.
Fig. 7
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Cutter motor protection
The cutter motor is protected against overheating by a cut-out switch (located inside the motor) that will
automatically stop the motor if it reaches a certain temperature. Should the switch activate:
1) turn the machine off and disconnect the power supply cable.
2) contact Silca’s Technical Assistance Dept.
Operating Manual
UC199
Copyright Silca 2012
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