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Safety Formech FM660
HEALTH & SAFETY.
Hazards specific to this machine.
It is vital that any person using this machine is made fully aware of the potential dangers that
could arise from incorrect use.
These can be broadly categorised as: -
1. Electric shock.
This machine uses Voltages up to 415V. NEVER ATTEMPT ANY REPAIR
UNLESS THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY HAS BEEN LOCKED IN THE OFF POSITION. ONLY SWITCH
ON WHEN ALL COVERS & GUARDS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
2. Burning.
Parts of this machine reach temperatures in excess of 300 ° C over large areas.
WAIT UNTIL THE MACHINE HAS COOLED DOWN BEFORE SERVICE WORK COMMENCES.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT ONLY THE MACHINE OPERATOR
IS IN THE OPERATING AREA DURING USE
3. Injury from compressed air
.
Pressures up to 100 PSI will be present in large volumes on this
machine. BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS WHEN DEALING WITH COMPRESSED AIR. EVEN AFTER MAIN
SUPPLY HAS BEEN SHUT OFF DANGEROUS RESIDUAL PRESSURE MAY STILL BE PRESENT
WITHIN THE SYSTEM.
4. Toxic Fume Inhalation.
When large sheets of plastic are heated fumes will be given off.
ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS POSITIONED IN AN ADEQUATELY VENTILATED PLACE.
ASSESS THE RISKS OF THE MATERIALS TO BE FORMED PRIOR TO USE.
5. Injury from moving parts.
Where pneumatics components are used to power moving parts
there is a risk of personal injury. NEVER REMOVE ANY PANEL OR ATTEMPT ANY REPAIR UNLESS
THE COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED.
BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS WHEN DEALING WITH COMPRESSED AIR. EVEN AFTER MAIN SUPPLY
HAS BEEN SHUT OFF DANGEROUS RESIDUAL PRESSURE MAY STILL BE PRESENT WITHIN
THE SYSTEM.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OVERIDE ANY CONTROL SYSTEM INTERLOCK.
