Weidmann MV5 - Operating and Cleaning the Press; Production Operation Steps; Safety During Operation

Operating instructions, Piercing press, Weidmann Type MV5 Version: May 2019 Page 6
Operating the press (production)
This operation may be undertaken by: users; third parties; mechanics
At the operational stage (production), the procedure below must be followed:
 Take the workpiece and place it upon the rotary table or table plate
Risk caused by incorrect loading
For workpieces weighing more than 5 kg, use the following method to evaluate the handling
method:
www.suva.ch/88190.d. Use lifting gear if necessary.
 Take the insert and place it in the intended location on the workpiece
 Use the hand wheel (ring or star-shaped hand wheel) to move the press spindle onto the workpiece
Risk of crushing
Do not place your hands within the area of risk caused by the spindle
Apply the spindle brake
Risk of being pulled in
Do not touch the gear rim
 The press spindle may only be moved if no part of the body is within the area of risk
 The press spindle presses on the workpiece
 Use the press spindle to press the workpiece at the required position
 Remove the workpiece
Risk caused by incorrect loading
For workpieces weighing more than 5 kg, use the following method to evaluate the handling
method:
www.suva.ch/88190.d. Use lifting gear if necessary.
Cleaning
This operation may be undertaken by: users; third parties
Cleaning tasks must be carried out as follows:
 Use a cleaning cloth to clean the press spindle on a weekly basis
 Use a cleaning cloth to clean the table adjusting guide rails on a monthly basis