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IMPORTANT
If any recommenda
ti
on is not applicable to your equipment, please ignore it.
4. General Safety Prac
ti
ces
The following safety instruc
ti
ons are addressed to both the operator of the machine as
well as the person in charge of maintenance.
The machine has to be delivered only in perfect condi
ti
ons of use by the Distributor to the
user. The user shall operate the machine only a
ft
er being well acquainted with the safety
procedures described in the present manual. READ THIS MANUAL WITH ATTENTION.
4.1 Basic Opera
ti
on Prac
ti
ces
4.1.1 Dangers
Some areas of the electric device have parts that are connected or have parts connected
to high voltage. These parts when touched may cause severe electrical shocks or even be
lethal.
Never touch manual commands such as switches, bu
tt
ons, turning keys and knobs with
your hands wearing wet clothes and/or wet shoes. By not following these instruc
ti
ons
operator could be exposed to severe electrical shocks or even to a lethal situa
ti
on.
4.1.2 Warnings
* The operator has to be well familiar with the posi
ti
on 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 opera
ti
on thus avoiding accidents.
* Water or oil spilled on the
fl
oor will turn it slippery and dangerous. Make sure the
fl
oor
is clean and dry.
* Before using any commands (switch, bu
tt
ons, lever), be sure it is the correct one. In case
of doubt, consult this manual.
* Never touch any manual commands (switch, bu
tt
ons, lever) unadvisedly.
* If any work is to be made by two or more persons, coordina
ti
on signs will have to be
given for each opera
ti
on step. Every step of the opera
ti
on shall be taken only if a sign has
been made and responded.
4.1.3 Advices
* In case of power shortage, immediately switch the machine o
ff
.
* Use recommended or equivalent lubricants, oils or greases.
* Avoid mechanical shocks, once they may cause damages or bad func
ti
oning.
* Avoid water, dirt or dust contact to the mechanical and electrical components of the
machine.
* DO NOT change the standard characteris
ti
cs of the machine.
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* DO NOT remove, tear o
ff
or maculate any safety or iden
ti
fi
ca
ti
on labels stuck on the
machine. If any labels have been removed or are no longer legible, contact your nearest
dealer for replacement.
4.2 Safety Procedures and Notes before Switching the Machine ON
IMPORTANT
Carefully read ALL INSTRUCTIONS of this manual before turning the machine ON.
Be sure to well understand all the informa
ti
on contained in this manual. If you
have any ques
ti
on contact your supervisor or your nearest Dealer.
4.2.1 Danger
An electric cable or electric wire with damaged jacket or bad insula
ti
on might cause
electrical shocks as well as electrical leak. Before use, check the condi
ti
ons of all wires
and cables.
4.2.2 Advices
Be sure to well understand all the informa
ti
on contained in this manual. Every opera
ti
on
func
ti
on or procedure has to be thoroughly clear.
Before using any commands (switch, bu
tt
ons, lever), be sure it is the correct one. In case
of doubt, consult this manual.
4.2.3 Precau
ti
ons
The electric cable has to be compa
ti
ble with the power required by the machine.
Cables touching the
fl
oor or close to the machine need to be protected against short
circuits.
The oil reservoirs have to be
fi
lled un
ti
l the indicated level. Check and re
fi
ll if necessary.
OBSERVATION
For your own safety read all the machine s
ti
ckers.
4.3 Rou
ti
ne Inspec
ti
on
4.3.1 Advice
When checking the tension of the belts or chains, DO NOT insert your
fi
ngers between the
belts and the pulleys and nor between the chain and the gears.
4.3.2 Precau
ti
ons
Check the motor and sliding or turning parts of the machine in case of abnormal noises.
Check the tension of the belts and chains and replace the set when belts or chains show
signs of wearing.
