Spida Machinery Mini 10, Operation & Service Manual

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H
AZARD IDENTIFICATION
This machine has been assessed for the following possible hazard types:
Hazard Additional information
Crushing The possibility of the operator crushing a hand is minimal if the guards are not removed
and press is operated correctly as has been advised.
As there is a possibility of the operator not seeing another person placing their hand in
the press during operation, the machine should only be operated by one person during
the pressing cycle and all other personnel to remain a distance of one metre from
machine.
Cuts The sharp teeth of nail plates could cut the operator.
Care must be taken when handling nail plates.
The operator could be cut by sharp edges on the table or press head caused by damage
to the table or press head.
Electrical The power requirement for the machine is 3 phase + E + N, 415 volts and is equipped
with an overload
Unauthorized persons must not alter or interfere with the electrical supply at any time.
Hydraulic oil Oil spills are possible if the hoses or fittings become loose or damaged.
Hoses could be damaged from constant rubbing against metal parts during operations
and burst.
Slips, trips and falls
There is the potential to slip, trip or fall if good housekeeping practices are not adhered to
and the work area is not kept free of saw dust, loose timber and offcuts.
Cleaning The machine must be isolated from the power and locked at the Main Power Isolation
Switch before any cleaning or maintenance is to be performed.
The key is to be removed and kept by the personnel entering the operational area.
Ergonomics The operators are required to be able to move freely around the front and rear of the
machine.
The machine working height cannot be adjusted.
The machine cannot be operated while seated.
The operators are not required to climb onto or into the machine while the machine is
operating, loading or unloading.
The operators must wear approved safety footwear, eye protection and hearing
protection.
Guarding The machine MUST NOT be operated with any of the guards removed.
The machine is fitted with steel mesh guard on the operators control panel, to allow the
operator to see the pressing operation.
Personal protective
equipment PPE is not supplied with this machine. The employer or end user is responsible to ensure
that the correct type of PPE is supplied, that it is properly maintained and the user is
trained in the correct fitting of the PPE.
S
AFETY INFORMATION
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