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3-SAFETY

(continued)

3.7 Residual Hazards

The case sealer has been designed and incorpo-
rates various safety protections which should never
be removed or disabled. Notwithstanding the safety
precautions conceived by the designers of the
machine, it is essential that the operator and service
personnel be warned that the residual hazards exist
which cannot be eliminated.

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3.8 Recommendations and Measures to Prevent

Other Hazards which Cannot be Eliminated

- The operator must stay on the working position
shown in the Operation Section

(Figure 12-1)

-   The operator must never touch the running driving
   belts or put his hands inside any cavity.
- The operator must pay attention to the blades
  during the tape replacement.

3.4 Operator's Qualifi cations

- Machine Operator
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Manufacturer’s Technician/Specialist

3.5 Number of Operators

The operations described below have been analyzed
by the manufacturer; the recommended number of
operators for each operation provides the best and
safest work performance.

Note:

A smaller or greater number of operators

could be unsafe.

3.6 Instructions for a Safe Use of the Machine /
Defi nition of Operator's Qualifi cations

Only persons who have the skills described in the
skill levels section should be allowed to work on the
machine. It is the responsibility of the user to appoint
the operators having the appropriate skill level and
the appropriate training for each category of job.

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To reduce the risk associated with

mechanical and electrical hazards:



Read, understand, and follow all safety and
operating instructions before operating or
servicing the case sealer.



Allow only properly trained and quali

personnel to operate and service this
equipment.

WARNING

3.9 Personal Safety Measures

Safety glasses, safety gloves, safety helmet, safety
shoes, air

lters, ear muffs - None is required except

when recommended by the user.

3.10 Predictable Actions which are Incorrect and

Not Allowed

- Never try to stop/hold the box while being driven
by the the belts.
Only use the EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON.

- Never work without the safety protections.

- Never remove or disable the safety devices.

- Only authorized personnel should be allowed
to carry out the adjustments, repairs or main-
tenance which require operation with reduced
safety protections. During such operations,
access to the machine must be restricted.
When the work is

nished, the safety

protections must immediately be reactivated.

- The cleaning and maintenance operations must be

performed after disconnecting the electric power.

- Do not modify the machine or any part of it.

The manufacturer will not be responsible

for any modi

cations.

- Clean the machine using only dry cloths or

light detergents. Do not use solvents, petrols, etc.

- Install the machine following the suggested layouts

and drawings. The manufacturer will not be respon-