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Safety
PAD-V
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
MITA-PAD-V-MAN-IT-
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2.4. Protection Devices and Solutions
The devices and construction solutions described below have been adopted for the
machine.
• Fixed metal guards that shield off moving drive components.
The active safety devices described below have been adopted for the
machine.
• Emergency stop button located on the control panel. In emergency status, all the relative
actuators are disconnected from power supplies. Machine reset after an emergency situation
must always be performed locally on the control panel.
2.5. Warnings concerning residual risks
In order to avoid any hazardous conditions for people or damage to the
machine caused by residual risks, i.e.
those risks that persist despite all safety measures adopted, or by potential risks that may not necessarily be
obvious, the Manufacturer recommends that all operators, maintenance technicians and personnel who interact
with the
machine adhere strictly to the warnings indicated in the following pages.
CAUTION:
always observe the warnings and indications on the signs affixed to the machine and operate
exclusively in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.
2.5.1 Lifting and handling
Residual risks during lifting and handling operations
During lifting and handling operations, there are risks associated with:
• operations performed on the
machine by unqualified, untrained, uninstructed or incorrectly
equipped personnel;
• incorrect choice or incorrect use of the means of transport and/or equipment (for example, crane,
hoist, winch, forklift truck) used to handle the
machine components;
• crushing of personnel involved in handling operations;
• loss of load stability during the operations in question;
• projection of moving parts of the
machine that cannot be removed or properly secured;
• impact of parts or components of the
machine against people or things caused by unexpected
movements of the
machine or due to incorrect behaviour on the part of the operators involved
in the operation;
• impact or dropping of
machine components resulting in damage to the
machine itself and
relative guards;
• uncomfortable working posture or excessive strain for operators involved in transporting and
handling the
machine components.
Personal protective equipment required
Precautions to be taken during lifting and handling operations
During lifting and handling operations, the precautions set out in this paragraph must be observed.
• Only assign the execution of these operations to specialised personnel who have been trained
in machinery handling procedures and are able to select and safely use the right means of
transport and handling equipment for the specific circumstances (for example, crane, hoist,
