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Minigraf M3
3.1
GENERAL WARNINGS
The operator must pay the maximum attention to the
information written in this Handbook, expressively about
the proper precautions for Safety listed in this chapter.
It is indispensable for the operator to follow the warnings
listed below:
•
Keep the machine & the working area clean & ordered
•
Provide appropriate containers to stock the pieces you
will be working with.
•
Use the Machine only in a normal psycho physical
condition
•
Wear adequate clothing to avoid obstacles and/or
dangerous entanglements to/from the machine
•
Wear the individual protection gears prescribed by the
instruction handbook, regarding the effected operations
•
Do not remove or alter the warning plates and adhesive
signs
•
Do not remove or elude the Machine Safety Systems
•
Keep the fingers away from the working area
•
Disconnect the air pressure supply during any
maintenance intervention
•
Keep your foot off of the pedal during Machine
maintenance
3.4
DANGEROUS AREAS
The area where the frames are assembled is defined as the
“working area”
The dangerous areas of machine, include the movable parts
and surrounding zones
3.5
PROTECTION DEVICES
The machine is equipped with adequate protections for
persons exposed to the risks due to the transmission of
mobile elements taking part in working (driver blade,
horizontal clamp, vertical clamp).
3.6
STOP FUNCTIONS
The machine stop functions are the following:
•
Fast clutch fitting stop (Category 0).
•
Foot pedal Stop (Category 1).
STOP CATEGORY 0
It is obtained by disconnecting the fast clutch fitting from
feeding system (uncontrolled stop).
STOP CATEGORY 1
Controlled stop obtained by lifting the foot from the
pneumatic pedal that does not allow the v-nails to drive.
The other risks related with using the machine are:
- Finger crushing in the frontal clamp working area
It is necessary to carefully follow the following instructions:
1
Keep the fingers away from frontal and vertical clamp
working areas
2
Disconnect the air pressure and during any maintenance
interventions
3
Keep the foot away from the pedal during machine
maintenance
3. SAFETY
The machine is projected and realized to
eliminate any risk connected with its use.
The user is requested to achieve an
adequate training to be instructed by your
local distributor or ALFAMACCHINE’s
technicians.
3.2
SCHEDULED USE
The Machine is designed and built to execute junctions of
frames.
The machine is projected for manual use only (under operator
control).
3.3
INADVISABLE USE
The machine can not to be used:
•
For uses different from those listed in 3.2 paragraph
•
In an explosive or aggressive atmosphere where there is
a high density of dust or oily substances suspended in
the air
•
In a flammable atmosphere
•
Outside in all weather severity
•
For working materials not suitable with the machine’s
characteristics
Figure 3.4.A- Working area and dangerous zones
3.7
SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES
