Do not use the machine for
the following
Preparation (grinding or polishing) of materials other than solid
materials suitable for materialographic studies.
The machine must not be used for any type of explosive and/or
flammable material, or materials which are not stable during
machining, heating or pressure.
Model LaboPol-30
2.2 LaboPol-30safety precautions
2.2.1 Read carefully before use
In combination with: LaboUI, LaboForce-50, LaboForce-100, LaboForce-Mi, LaboDoser-100.
Ignoring this information and mishandling of the equipment can lead to severe bodily injuries and
material damage.
Specific safety precautions - residual risks
1. The operator must read the Instruction Manual and, where applicable, the Safety Data
Sheets for the applied consumables.
2. The machine must be placed on a safe and stable table with an adequate working height.
The table must be able to carry at least the weight of the machine and the accessories.
3. Connect the machine to a cold water tap. Make sure that the water connections are leak-
proof and that the water outlet is working.
4. Keep clear of rotating parts during operation. When you perform manual grinding or
polishing, be careful not to touch the disc. Do not try to collect a specimen from the tray while
the disc is rotating.
5. To prevent specimens from detaching from the specimen holder, make sure that the
specimen or specimens are clamped securely in the specimen holder.
6. Wear suitable gloves to protect fingers from abrasives and warm/sharp specimens.
7. Protective footwear is recommended when you handle heavy specimen holders.
8. When working at machines with rotating parts, take care to prevent clothes and/or hair from
being caught by the rotating parts. Appropriate safety clothing must be used.
9. Prolonged exposure to loud noises may cause permanent damage to a person’s hearing.
Use hearing protection if the exposure to noise exceeds the levels set by local regulations.
10. Risk of hand to arm vibration during manual preparation.Prolonged exposure to vibration
may cause discomfort, joint damage or even neurological damage.
11. The machine must be disconnected from the electrical power supply before any service.
Wait 5 minutes until residual potential on the capacitors is discharged.
12. The machine must not be used for any type of explosive and/or flammable material, or
materials which are not stable during machining, heating or pressure.
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