Chapter 1
1.1 - GENERAL WARNINGS
- Before setting the machine at work the operator should have
carefully red these instructions and have acquired a deep
knowledge of the technical specifications and control devices.
- To the operator is suggested to attend a training course
on the use of the machine.
- Before installing the machine make sure that the used area
is compatible with the dimensions and the weight of the
machine.
- For the installation or removal of any machine part, the used
lifting and handling devices should be suitable to the weight
and geometrical characteristics of the part to be lifted or
handled.
- Only skilled and authorized personnel is allowed to start
adjust or repair the machine. This handbook should be
always consulted before to do any work on the machine.
- Mechanical parts and electrical components inside the
machine are protected by totally enclosed panels fastened
with screws.
- Before cleaning and/or maintaining the machine and before
removing any type of protection, make sure that the
general switch is on "OFF" position (O), in order to turn
off the power while the operator is working.
- The power supply system of the purchaser should be
provided with an automatic release device above the machine
main switch and with a suitable earthling system complying
with the accident prevention regulations.
- In case of repairs to be done on the main switch or in the
main switch area, turn off the power of the electrical line.
- Any inspection and maintenance works requiring the removal
of the safety protections are made under the responsibility
of the user.
Therefore it is recommended that the above mentioned
works are done by authorized and skilled personnel
only.
- Make sure that all safety devices (barriers, protections,
carter, micro-switches, etc.) have not been tampered and
are perfectly working. On the contrary, they should be
repaired.
- Do not remove the safety devices.
- In order to avoid personal risks, only suitable tools should be
used, in accordance with the local safety regulations.
- Do not tamper the electric and pneumatic plant or any other
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mechanism for any reason.
- Do not leave the machine unattended while it is working.
- Wear safety clothing only, approved by the law in force.
- In case of works to be done in a position that cannot be
reached from the ground, use safe ladders or lifting devices
only, in conformity with the local safety regulations.
- In case of repairs to be done near or under the machine,
make sure that:
• there are no machine members that can start working and/
or instable parts placed on the machine or near the
machine.
- Do not use your hands instead of suitable tools to work on
the machine.
- Do not use your hands or other tools to stop any moving
parts.
- Do not use matches, lighters or flames near the machine.
- YOUR BEST ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO THE
WARNING PLATES LOCATED ON THE MACHINE
BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON THE MACHINE OR
NEAR THE MACHINE.
- The user is obliged to keep all the warning plates in legible
conditions and, if required, to change their position in order
to make them fully visible to the operator.
- Moreover the user is obliged to replace any warning plate
that, for any reason, has been damaged or is not clearly
legible. New warning plates can be obtained through our
Technical Service Centre.
- Stop the machine before doing any repair work.
- In case of malfunction of the machine or damages to its
components, get in touch with the maintenance engineer
and do not try to repair the machine.
- It is absolutely prohibited to use the machine for other
purposes different from those expressly indicated and
documented.
The machine should be used always when and how provided
by the good technique, in compliance with the EEC machine
directive 89/392 and in compliance with the regulations
concerning health and safety of the workers, as indicated by
the local regulations or according to the EEC directive 89/
391.
- The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any
accident or damage to persons or properties arising
from the non compliance with the safety regulations
and the directions of this booklet.
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