General safety remarks (cont.)
c.
To minimise environmental impact, all consumables and replaced parts must be disposed of appropriately
inaccordance with local/national regulations
d. In addition to the operator instructions, the user is to be instructed in all generally applicable legal or
mandatory regulations relevant to safety and the environment
e. Long hair, jewellery and loose clothing may all be a safety hazard and must be secured prior to operation
f.
Use personal protective strapping machine (PPE) where applicable or required by law
g. Carefully observe all safety instruction and warning labels attached to the strapping machine; keep these clean
and legible and replace them if damaged or missing
h. Personnel undergoing training on the use of the strapping machine must be supervised at all times by
experienced, fully trained personnel
i.
Avoid unsafe operation of the strapping machine, including operating it in such a way as might affect
its stability
Safety devices
a. Only operate the strapping machine with all safety devices in place and fully functional, including protective
panels, interlock switches and emergency shutoff devices
b. All safety devices must be regularly checked for functionality and replaced as necessary
c. All safety guards and machine panels removed during maintenance or repair must be securely and fully
reinstated, using all original fixings
Electrical
a. The heating unit operates at very high temperatures required to melt polypropylene strapping and to prevent
burns, care must be taken to avoid skin contact with the area immediately around the heater unit (adjacent to
the strap outfeed on the table)
b. The heating unit may continue to present a risk of burns even after the machine has been switched off, and
contact should be avoided for three minutes following disconnection from the power supply
c. In the event of electrical malfunction immediately disconnect the strapping machine from the mains power
supply
d. Ensure that the style and rating of replacement fuses matches the original
e. Any electrical work carried out on the strapping machine must be conducted by a qualified electrician or under
the close supervision of a qualified electrician, observing good electrical engineering practice, following safety
regulations and local/national wiring standards
f.
Inspect internal electrical connections at regular intervals; tighten any loose connections; check for scorch
marks, replacing damaged wiring and correct the cause of scorching
g. If working with live electrics
ensure a second person is on hand to disconnect the power in the event of an emergency
where appropriate secure the area with physical barriers and warning signs
always use insulated tools
h. When working with high voltage assemblies, turn off the power supply, discharge the power cable and any
energy-storing components such as capacitors
i.
Before moving the strapping machine, remember to disconnect the power supply and remove the plug from
the mains socket, stowing the cable securely on the strapping machine
j.
Following movement of the strapping machine, ensure that any fixings or components loosened or removed
are properly and securely reinstated
k. Ensure that the strapping machine is properly connected to a suitably earthed supply
l.
If the power cable and/or plug require replacement, ensure that the electrical connections are wired correctly
and securely; if in doubt, consult a qualified electrician
Environmental
a. To minimise environmental impact, all consumables and replaced parts must be disposed of appropriately in
accordance with local/national regulations
b. Electrical components must be correctly disposed of in accordance with local/national regulations
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