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4. General Safety Practices
The following safety instructions are addressed to both the operator
of the machine as well as the person in charge of maintenance. The
machine has to be delivered to the operator in perfect conditions of use by
the Distributor to the user. The user shall operate the machine only after
being well acquainted with the safety procedures described in the present
manual. READ THIS MANUAL WITH ATTENTION.
4.1 Basic Operation Practices
4.1.1 Dangerous parts
Some parts of the electric devices are connected to high voltage
points. These parts when touched may cause severe electrical shocks or
even be FATAL.
Never touch commands such as buttons, switches and knobs with
wet hands, wet clothes and/or shoes. By not following these instructions
operator could be exposed to severe electrical shocks or even to a FATAL
situation.
4.1.2 Warnings
The operator has to be well familiar with the position of ON/OFF
Switch to make sure the Switch is easy to be reached when necessary.
Before any kind of maintenance, physically remove plug from the socket.
Provide space for a comfortable operation thus avoiding accidents.
Water or oil spilled on the floor will turn it slippery and dangerous. Make
sure the floor is clean and dry.
Before giving any manual command (switch, buttons, turn keys or
lever) be sure the command is the correct one. Check this manual for
further details if necessary.
Never use a manual command (switch, buttons, lever) unadvisedly.
If any work is to be made by two or more persons, coordination signs will
have to be given for each operation step. Every step of the operation shall
be taken only if the sign has been made and responded.
IMPORTANT
If any item from the GENERAL SAFETY NOTIONS section is not
applicable to your product, please disregard it.
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4.1.3 Advices
In case of power shortage, immediately turn the machine OFF.
Use recommended or equivalent lubricants, oils or greases.
Avoid mechanical shocks as they may cause failures or malfunction.
Avoid penetration of water, dirt or dust into mechanical or electrical
components of the machine.
DO NOT MODIFY original characteristics of the machine.
DO NOT REMOVE, TEAR OFF or MACULATE ANY SAFETY or
IDENTIFICATION LABELS stuck on the machine. If any label has been
removed or is no longer legible, contact your nearest dealer for
replacement.
4.2 Safety Procedures and Notes Before Switching Machine ON
IMPORTANT
Carefully read ALL INSTRUCTIONS of this manual before turning
the machine ON. Be sure to be familiar with the instructions and
that you have well understood all information contained in this
manual. If you have any question contact your supervisor or your
nearest Dealer.
4.2.1 Danger
An electric cable or electric wire with damaged jacket or bad
insulation could cause electrical shocks as well as electrical leak. Before
use, check conditions of all wires and cables.
4.2.2 Advices
Be sure ALL INSTRUCTIONS in this manual have been thoroughly
understood. Every function and operational procedure have to be very
clear to the operator. Contact your nearest Dealer for further questions.
Any manual command (switch, button or lever) shall be given only
after being sure it is the correct one.
4.2.3 Precautions
The electric cable has to be compatible with the power required
by the machine. Cables touching the floor or close to the machine need
to be protected against short circuits.
