Operating Instructions Thread tapping units/ Accessoriesr 01/09, Software 4.9
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1.7.
Specific operating instructions for the operator
Following are some basic safety instructions, which must be observed.
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Any person who may have to deal with the automatic thread tapping machine
must first read and understand these operating instructions and in particular this
section.
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Never touch the spindle if the machine is plugged into an electric supply socket.
Before changing a tap, switch the drive off by means of the drive selector
switch.
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Always wear eye protection when operating the machine.
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Avoid any action which may impair the safety of the machine.
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Check the location of the EMERGENCY-STOP button and the main switch to
ensure that you can react quickly to any emergency.
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Wear clothing which cannot catch in moving parts of the machine. Button the
cuffs of your shirt or jacket, or turn them under inwards.
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If you wear long hair or a scarf, arrange them so that they stay out of the danger
zone. Long hair may have to be gathered under a hairnet. Tuck in the ends of
ties and scarves.
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Do not work on or with the machine if your level of attention is reduced by any
drug.
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It is the user’s responsibility to make sure that no unauthorized persons are
working with the machine.
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Anyone operating the machine must immediately report any changes of or with
the machine which may have an impact on its safety.
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The management of the user company is under the obligation to operate the
machine only if it is technically sound; faults which may impair safety of
operation must be rectified immediately.
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The management of the user company must ensure a proper work place
environment through appropriate work regulations and inspections.
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The management of the user company must, if necessary, request operators to
wear suitable protective clothing.
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Only qualified personnel may work on the electrical parts of the machine!
• Water
protection!
Ensure that lubricants, cleaning compounds and other substances do not enter
the waste water drain, nor ground water or soil.
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Under no circumstances must safety equipment installed to the machine be
dismantled or disabled.
- During repairs or maintenance, the following
e x c e p t i o n
applies:
Before dismantling safety equipment for repairs or maintenance, take the
machine out of operation according to the instructions.
Immediately after completion of any repair or maintenance work, reassemble
the safety equipment and guards. Any faulty or broken parts must be
replaced!
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When the machine is operated remotely, ensure that no one can enter the work
envelope of the machine.
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Through the use of safety fences, light guards and other means of barriers, the
machine has to be guarded in such a way that anyone entering this area will
cause the machine to be shut down instantly.
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Worn or damaged tools must not be used. Replace them with properly
functioning tools.
