7 - Use of the machine
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7.2 Prohibitions and precautions
For the proper use of the machine it is necessary to comply the prohibitions and cautions
provided in this paragraph.
IT IS PROHIBITED TO:
• Introduce any part of your body inside the machine while it is running.
• Perform any maintenance operation with the machine running or under electrical power
supply and/or performed without complying with the procedure described in chapter 10.
• Carry out adaptations and/or modifications to the machine without authorisation by the
manufacturer.
• Use the machine when it is faulty.
• Use the machine with safety systems disabled and/or without the guards.
• Use the machine differently from that expressly foreseen as described in this manual and/
or in the purchase contract.
• Tamper with, alter or remove safety devices and guards present on the machine.
(photocells, micro switches and fixed and mobile guards)
• Use the machine in explosive atmospheres.
• Remove danger pictograms etc. present on the machine.
• Throw water on the motors or on the electric components.
• Wear clothing (e.g. ties, unbuttoned jackets etc.) which could get stuck in the gears or
moving parts.
• Any procedure to address any issues without first interrupting the packaging process or
without pressing the emergency button.
IT IS COMPULSORY:
• that maintenance work is carried out by qualified personnel using the personal protective
equipment specified in paragraph 10.1.
• that all electrical work is carried out by qualified staff using the personal protective
equipment specified in paragraph 10.1.
• That each operator knows the warnings and meanings of the pictograms placed on the
machine.
• Strictly observe the indications in this use and maintenance manual.
• That the area around the machine be free of obstacles, clean and properly lit.
• To maintain safety systems and emergency buttons perfectly efficient.
• that operators use the appropriate personal protective equipment (with specifications given
in paragraph 7.10) when necessary. In principle, use safety shoes when performing format
changeover operations (eg. film reel replacement), gloves when working with the machine
stopped but near parts that are still hot. Always wear anti-entanglement clothing, avoiding
necklaces, rings or loose hair that may cause dragging injuries. Use protective goggles
when packaging glass products to avoid any splinters following breakage.
• to provide the operator with earmuffs or earplugs depending on the noise in the work place.
For the noise value emitted by the machine refer to paragraph 5.
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