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MACHINE SAFETY
BSS-134
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4.6 Residual risks
The machine has been designed and realised with the opportune warnings in order to guarantee the
safety of the user.
However, there are residue risks which are reported below.
All personnel in charge of operating and conducting maintenance work on the
machine, as well as staff working near it, must be aware of the following risks.
4.6.1 Automatic start-up
Danger: Some parts of the machine may start automatically (for instance, the GNR-121 cleated ele-
vator belt conveyor performs a step if a dose of product is unloaded).
Safety measures: Deactivate the machine before conducting any maintenance or cleaning:
- electrically, by acting on the main automatic switch.
- pneumatically, by acting on the slide tap of the fi lter unit.
No-one must approach the machine or touch the mobile parts of the machine while it is moving,
Operators working on the machine or near it must be trained on safety standards and be able to
identify danger areas.
4.6.2 Mobile parts and risk of entanglement
Danger: Cloths or hats left on the fl oor may get caught in the mobile parts of the machine.
Safety measures: No-one must approach the machine or touch the mobile parts of the machine while
it is moving, Operators working on the machine must wear adequate clothing with close-fi tting sleeves
and avoid loose-fi tting garments. Operators with long hair who are working on the machine must tie
their hair back. Operators working on the machine or near it must be trained on safety standards and
be able to identify danger areas.
NOTE: The machine may be severely damaged if cloths, fabric, plastic sheets, bags or pieces of
clothing get caught in the machine itself. Therefore, remove all the cloths from the area after cleaning
the machine. Moreover, it is strictly prohibited to leave discarded clothing near the machine.
4.6.3 Sealing Unit
Danger: When the main switch is set to [ON], the sealing unit starts to heat up and is powered on until
the main switch is set to [OFF]. The sealing unit remains hot for approx. an hour after the power is
disconnected via the special main switch at the front of the electrical panel, creating a burning hazard.
Safety measures: No-one must keep their hands or limbs in general on the sealing unit for at least
one hour after the power supply has been disconnected. The sealing unit features a series of warning
messages.
4.6.4 Loading the mesh
Danger: To load the mesh into the loading tube, it is possible to activate the carrier motor of the mesh
itself in manual start mode and with the doors open.
Safety measures: This operation must be conducted with care and attention only by qualifi ed and
trained technicians.
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