Copyright Silca 2004 5
Operating Manual - English IDEA
GENERAL
IDEA has been designed in compliance to the European Community normative (CE).
From the design stage, risks for the operator have been eliminated in all areas: transport, regulation, cutting
and maintenance.
Further risks have been eliminated by means of protective devices.
The materials used to manufacture this machine and all its components are not hazardous.
U
SE
IDEA is designed for cutting keys of ferrous materials: brass, silver nickel, etc.
It must be installed and used according to the instructions indicated by the manufacturer.
If the key-cutting machine is used differently or for purposes different from those described in this manual,
the customer will forego any rights he may have over Silca S.p.A. Furthermore, unforeseen danger to the
operator or any third parties may arise from incorrect use of the machine.
I
NCORRECT
USE
Operator negligence resulting in improper use of this machine or failure of the operator to observe the
instructions written in this manual. The manufacturer may decline all guarantees and responsibilities.
It is therefore essential to carefully read this operating manual.
I
MPROPER
USE
OF
ELECTRIC
CONTACT
•
it is not permitted
to cut anodized keys, plastic keys or any keys with materials that do not have
electrical conductivity by means of electric contact.
•
cuts cannot be repeated
on the same side of the key when electric contact cutting is used.
I
NSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL
The instructions manual provided with the machine is essential to its proper use and to carry out the
necessary maintenance.
We therefore recommend protecting the manual from damage in a safe sheltered place, easily to hand for
quick consultation.
F
URTHER
RISKS
No further risks will arise when properly using the IDEA.
P
ROTECTION
AND
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
FOR
THE
OPERATOR
IDEA is entirely built in compliance to the Machine Directives. The operations for which it has been designed
are easily carried out with no risk to the operator. The adoption of general safety precautions and observation
of the instructions provided by the manufacturer in this manual eliminate all human error, unless deliberate.
IDEA is designed with features which make it completely safe.
• Power supply
IDEA is supplied with electricity by means of a grounded plug and differential switch.
• Start-up
The machine is turned on by means of a master switch that is located on the Idea’s lower left back side.
• Maintenance
The operations to regulate, service, repair and clean the machine are structured in the simplest and safest
way possible. Parts that the operator can dismount cannot be incorrectly replaced therefore avoiding any
risks.
• Machine identification
The machine is provided with an identification label which includes the machine’s serial number (fig. 8).
Fig. 8
(*) see ch.8 "DISPOS$/", page 136.