13C50-0165 - Stationary Vertical Mixer V-Mix 280 Standard - March 2016
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2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1� Read and understand the Operator's Manual and all safety
signs before operating, maintaining or adjusting the Stationary
Vertical Mixer�
2� Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need
arise and know how to use it�
3� Have a fire extinguisher available for use should the
need arise and know how to use it�
4� Wear appropriate protective gear� This list includes but
is not limited to:
• A hard hat
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses or goggles
• Heavy gloves
• Wet weather gear
• Hearing protection
• Respirator or filter mask
5� Install and secure all guards before starting�
6� Have only a certified electrician connect power to the unit�
7� Know the location and function of the master electrical shut-
down should the need arise�
8� Turn OFF motor, lock out power at master power panel and
wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, maintaining,
repairing, adjusting or unplugging�
9� Clear the area of people, especially small children, before star-
ting the unit�
10� Do not permit children to play on or around the Mixer, even
when not in use�
11� Review all safety related items annually with all personnel who
will be operating or maintaining the Mixer��
2.2 OPERATING SAFETY
The Stationary Vertical Mixer moving parts could cause death or
severe injury to persons coming in contact with these parts� To help
avoid serious accidents, the following guidelines should always be
followed�
1� Read and understand the Operator's Manual and all safety
signs before operating, servicing, adjusting, repairing, unplug-
ging or filling�
2� Be sure all safety shields are in good condition and properly
installed before operating, including driveline shields�
3� Never climb onto Mixer or place hands in any opening when
the motor is running�
4� Before starting your Stationary Vertical Mixer, make sure that
no one is inside the tub� Never allow anyone to climb over or
IMPORTANT
YOU
are responsible for the
SAFE
operation and maintenance of
your Valmetal Stationary vertical Mixer�
YOU
must ensure that you
and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around
the machine be familiar with the operating and maintenance proce-
dures and related
SAFETY
information contained in this manual�
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety� Good safety practices not
only protect you but also the people around you� Make these prac-
tices a working part of your safety program� Be certain that
EVE-
RYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended
operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions� Most accidents can be prevented� Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices�
Mixer owners must give operating instructions to operators or em-
ployees before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least
annually thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928�57�
The most important safety device on this equipment is a
SAFE
operator� It is the operator's responsibility to read and understand
ALL
Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow
these� All accidents can be avoided�
A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate the machine� An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury
or death�
Do not modify the equipment in any way� Unauthorized modification
may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the Iife of the
machine�
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
