Superabrasive User Manual Original Language Lavina
® 16EU
01/2020
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RECOMMENDED USE
The LAVINA® ELITE machine is
designed and manufactured to grind and polish concrete, terrazzo, and natural stone floors. It can be used for renovations as
well as for polishing. The machine is designed for dry or wet use. When using it dry, use a vacuum of appropriate size. For
more information, please refer to the chapter on handling the
vacuum connection.
2.1 PROHIBITED USE
The machine MUST NOT be used:
For applications different from the ones stated in the General
Description chapter.
For not-suitable materials.
In environments which: Possess risks of explosion
Possess high concentration of powders or oil substances in the air
Possess risks of fire
Feature inclement conditions. Possess electromagnetic radiation.
2.2 PREPARATION FOR WORK
Make sure that
You have closed
the work area, so that no person unfamiliar with operating the machine can enter the area. The tool plate and tools are adjusted
to the machine properly. There are no missing parts of the machine.
The machine is in upright working position. The protection devices are working properly. The electrical cable is free move and
follow the machine easily. In order to keep the electrical cable from being
damaged, no vehicle should cross the zone where electrical cables are situated.
2.3 PROTECTION DEVICES
The machine is equipped with several protection devices including the following:
An emergency stop button
A protection skirt and hood for protecting the tool plates.
These devices protect the operator and/or other persons from potential injuries. Do not remove them. On contrary, before
using the machine, please ensure that all protection devices are mounted and function properly. The Security plate prevents
the QuickChange pads from loosening during use.
2.4 ARREST FUNCTIONS
Functions of arresting the machine are following: Button to stop the motor (category 1)
Emergency button (category 1)
2.5 SAFE USE
The LAVINA® ELITE is designed to
eliminate all risks correlated with its use. However, it is not possible to eliminate the risks of an eventual accident with the
machine. Unskilled or uninstructed operator may cause correlated residual risks. Such risks are:
Position Risks due to operator’s incorrect working position Tangling up Risks due to wearing inappropriate working clothes
Training Risks due to lack of operational training
NOTE
: In order to reduce all consequences of the above- mentioned risks, we advise that machine operators follow the
instructions in the manual at all times.