Fromm P328S - Safety Guidelines; Intended Use and General Safety

Operation manual P328S
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The tool has been designed to strap packages with plastic strapping ( See 3 Technical data) exclusively.
Another use or an use beyond that is considered as not intended.
For damages resulting from that FROMM Holding AG is not liable.
To intended use also belongs:
• Following of all notes from the operation manual.
• The observance of the local laws and regulations.
• The observance of the inspection and maintenance work.
2.2 Keeping and reading of operation manual
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in serious injury.
The operation manual belongs to the tool and must be at the disposal of every user of the
tool. Keep the operation manual for further use.
2.3 Safety rules for strapping tools
2.3.1 Personal protective equipment
Wear protective gloves, safety shoes and always safety glasses.
Cascading objects, sharp edges and spring back straps can cause severe injuries.
2.3.2 Work area safety
Never use the tool in an unfavourable working position. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Abnormal body posture, clutter or bad visibility in the working area is causing danger of accident.
Do not operate strapping tools in explosive atmospheres. Flammable liquids, gases or dust could
be ignited and lead to explosion or fire.
Only dispense strap from a dispenser specifically designed for strap. Tuck strap end back into
dispenser when not in use. Packaging straps lying around are causing hazards of slipping, tripping
and falling.
2.3.3 Operation
Tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in their use. Before tensioning strap,
read and understand the tool operating instructions. The disregard of this regulation can cause
breakage of strap and implicate severe inquiry.
During tensioning of the strap there must not be any hands or body parts between strap loop
and strapped object.
Make sure that no other persons are present in the area endangered by tensioning the strap.
When tensioning the strap around a strapping object there is hazard of injury due to pinching, cutting
and shearing.