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3. General Safety Rules
Warning!
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire, explosions and / or serious injuries.
Only authorized and trained personnel may operate this machine. This machine is not
intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
It is the responsibility of the user to analyse the surface to be treated. The surface may not contain any
substances which could pose a fire-, explosion- or health risk when treated. The user should make a risk
assessment on the basis of the information obtained about the surface to be treated and take proper
precautions for the work to be performed.
In case of any inappropriate usage, improper operation or repair, the producer shall be exempt from liability.
3.1
Work area safety
a)
Do not use the machine in rain, damp or wet locations.
b)
Avoid dangerous environments: do not work in the presence of explosive atmospheres, in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Remove materials or debris that may be ignited by sparks.
c)
In some cases sparks could be created by the blast cleaning process.
d)
The surface to be treated must be clean, make sure to remove all stones, screws etc..
Any stones, screws, bolts, pieces of wire etc. could cause serious damage to the machine if it gets inside
the machine!
e)
Make sure there is enough ambient light on the work area. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
f)
Keep children and bystanders away while operating the machine. They are likely not to foresee the
potential dangers of the machine. Distractions could cause you to lose control of the machine.
g)
Persons who are not operating the machine must not be permitted to stay in the surrounding area of at
least 5 meter from the machine.
h)
Never use the machine when the surface is not clear and if there is a risk of stumbling or tripping.
i)
Remove electrical cables and dust hose(s) from the surface to be treated.
j)
Make sure that there are no cables or hoses in the driving direction of the machine.
k)
Make sure that there is nothing standing or situated on the surface to be treated.
l)
Make sure the machine can travel over all inequalities on the surface, small inequalities like weld seams or
(floor) joints are no barriers for the machine.
m)
Never operate the machine when workplace is wet. Never stay in the rain with the machine.
n)
Check if there are any obstacles that can snag the cables when the machine is moving.
o)
Remove all objects from the surface that can damage the machine. Remove reinforcing steel or other
objects protruding from the surface in order to prevent damage to the machine.
p)
Warning! Make sure that the surface to be treated does not contain dangerous materials such
as:
- combustible or explosive dusts or substances.
- carcinogenic or pathogenic substances.
q)
It is necessary to provide for an adequate air change rate L in the room if the exhaust air is returned to
the room. Comply with the National regulations.
r)
Secure the work area around the machine in public areas providing an adequate safety distance from the
machine. Use a red and white safety chain and danger sign to enclose the work area.
3.2
Electrical safety
a)
Use only extension cables for extending the main cable that are sized and marked in accordance with the
overall power consumption of the machine. Do not use damaged extension cables.
b)
Electrical cables must be rolled entirely off of the reels.
c)
Any damage to the electric cables and/or electrical components is not permitted.
d)
If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced immediately. Only use original Blastrac parts.
e)
The voltage on the identification plate must comply with the power supply.
f)
Use an electrical power supply connection with earth connection and earth leakage circuit breaker.
g)
The circuit breaker of the power supply must have a ‘’D’’ characteristic. Circuit breakers with a “C” or “B”
characteristic can give problems when switching the machine on.
