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Safety rules
Chapter 2
03.03.2009
Working Instructions WIDOS PSM 15 with pneumatic clamping
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2.7. Dangers while handling the machine
The
WIDOS PSM 15 with pneumatic clamping
is constructed according to the latest technical
standard and the acknowledged technical safety rules.
However, dangers for the operator or other persons standing nearby may occur. Also damages
of the machine itself or of other parts are possible.
The machine has to be only used
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according to the prescriptions
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in technically safe condition
Disturbances which may affect the safety of the machine must be immediately
eliminated.
Only skilled persons are allowed to work at electric appliances.
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The electric equipment of the machine has to be regularly checked.
Loose connections and damaged cables have to be immediately replaced.
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The heating element has to be protected against rain and dripping water.
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According to VDE 0100, the machine may only be applied on building sites via power
distributors with FI security switch.
2.8. Special dangers
2.8.1.
Danger of stumbling over pneumatic and electric wires
Make sure that nobody has to step over the cables to the heating element. Lay
lines favorably in order that the danger is minimized. Do not bruise and fold lines
or similar.
2.8.2. Danger of combustion at heating element resp. welding area
You can burn parts of your body and inflammable materials can also be ignited!
The heating element can be heated up to more than
250° C
!
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Do not leave the heating element unsupervised.
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Do not touch the surface of the heating element.
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Take enough safety distance to inflammable materials.
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Do wear safety gloves.
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Pay attention that nobody is in the area of the heating element.
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While cleaning the heating element with cleaning agents (e.g. with PE-cleaning agent) there is
the danger of igniting. Therefore pay attention that the flashpoint is smaller than the
temperature of the heating element, do not put inflammable materials next to it (e.g. cigarette).
