User Manual – ePX 200
OptiPro Systems, LLC.
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Last Modified: 7/30/2014
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Safety
Safe usage of the machine requires careful adherence to all safety protocols specified in this manual. In
order to ensure that all protocols are followed, the machine operator must be trained in all operational
aspects of the equipment. Operator safety is the number one priority at all times. Standard shop safety
protocols should always be observed to minimize mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.
4.1
Employer’s Responsibilities
It is the employer’s responsibility to provide a safe working environment for all employees working with
and around the machine. This includes:
Keeping the working area well illuminated.
Training operators in all aspects of the operation of the machine.
Keeping this manual clean, near the machine, and accessible to the operator.
Following all relevant codes and regulations required by local or national regulatory bodies.
4.2
General Safety Concerns
4.2.1
Personal Safety
The following precautions should be taken when working in or around the machine to avoid severe
injury or death:
When working inside the machine make sure that all motion is disabled by powering down
the machine and turning off the main air valve (see Section 6), and follow proper lock-
out/tag-out procedures.
Never leave a loose part or tool in the work area.
Avoid using any tools in pinch points when possible.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times.
Loose fitting clothing, long sleeves, neckties, jewelry and other objects or clothing that could
become caught by moving parts must not be worn.
Rings, watches, and other jewelry can scratch or otherwise damage delicate machine
components and should not be worn.
Long hair must be tied back.
Always wear closed-toe footwear with a good quality tread.
Avoid walking through or standing in water, coolant, or other spills. Clean up any spills
immediately following precautions outlined in the relevant MSDS
