2.4. SAFETY WARNINGS RELATED TO MISUSE
2.4.1. REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE
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The reasonably foreseeable misuse is: “the use of the machine in a way other than that indicated in the manual,
that may stem from the easily predictable human behaviour”.
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The machine must be used to wrap and stabilise objects placed on pallets.
The objects must be positioned in advance so that:
1. there are no protruding parts out of the pallet;
2. the stability of the objects is such that during film wrapping they will not move.
The packages that contain the products must be closed and sealed so that the product contained cannot come
out.
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Do not palletize or wrap products housed in irregularly shaped packages (boxes, liquid containers, etc.) or
packages that do not guarantee their stability.
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Do not use the machine on slippery surfaces or surfaces that could be slippery (e.g.: wet, oily or greased).
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The machine should only be used for the uses intended by the Manufacturer.
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Do not allow the machine to be used by operators who are not properly trained and authorised.
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Packages containing liquid or insubstantial products must ensure that they do not leak out.
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Do not wrap bulk products of irregular shape and improperly collected.
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Do not use the machine to wrap and stabilise living beings (animals and persons).
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Do not use the machine with wrapping material other than that provided by the Manufacturer.
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Do not use the machine as a lifting device or as a work surface (e.g. workbench).
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Do not stretch or pre-stretch the film excessively and do not wrap the product with too many wrappings to prevent
damaging the packages and the products contained in them.
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Do not use or let the machine be used for purposes or in ways other than those intended by the Manufacturer.
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Do not use or let the machine be used with defective, deactivated and/or incorrectly installed safety devices.
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Do not continue to use the machine if malfunctions have been detected.
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Stop the machine immediately and restart it only after the normal conditions of use have been restored.
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Never carry out any intervention with the machine running, but only after stopping it properly, under safety
conditions (see paragraph “machine safe stop”).
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Never use the machine without wearing the Personal Protective Equipment indicated by the Manufacturer and
provided for by the laws in force on workplaces, with particular reference to safety shoes.
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Never use the machine if the scheduled maintenance interventions have not been carried out.
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Do not clean or wash the machine with aggressive products to avoid damaging the components.
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Do not replace the components with non-original spare parts or part with different design and construction
features.
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Do not leave the machine unattended at the end of the production activity without shutting it down first in safety
conditions (see paragraph “machine safe stop”).
2.4.2. EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
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The operator must be trained to acquire the required skills in the field of packaging machines or equivalent.
Upon completing the training, ensure that the operator has understood the entire content of the operating
manual, in particular the safety information.
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The operator must have the required skills and must be fit for the activities to be carried out in safety conditions.
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The employer must inform the operator on the reasonably foreseeable misuses and on the persistent residual
risks.
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The operator must be capable of reading and understanding the user manual and must easily identify the safety
signs.
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Allow the machine to be used only by operators that are properly trained, informed and authorised.
Important
The employer must document the training carried out for the operators.
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