Safety Recommendations - Sima STAR 20 Manual De Instrucciones

13. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Bending and combined (bending/cutting) machines should be used by trained people or people familiarized
with their operation.
• Before starting up the machine please read the instructions and make sure safety norms are respected. Learn how to
stop the machine in a fast and safe way.
• Place the machine on a plane surface. Connect the machine to the electricity only when you are sure of its stability.
• Start the machine only when you have mounted the safety guards that come with the machine.
• It is recommended to use safety glasses, safety boots, gloves etc. Please always use approved materials.
• Always use Individual Protection Equipment (IPE) in accordance with the type of work you are effectuating.
Prohibit strangers to access the place of work of the machine.
Work clothes are not supposed to have loose articles that can cling into movable parts of the machine.
When you have to move the machine, unplug the electricity cables and block the moving parts of the
machine.
Always keep protection elements and the safety guards in their correct positions.
Attention: Before placing the bolts, mandrills and the bending squares, check the direction of rotation of the
bending plate. You can then install the suitable accessories for the type of work you want to make.
The damaged electrical cables should be urgently replaced.
Unplug the machine from the electricity and never manipulate nor operate on the mechanical nor electrical
elements of the machine while the engine is on.
Never use the machine for purposes other than those it has been designed for.
• VERY IMPORTANT: Earth should always be connected before switching on the machine.
• Use correct connection cable
• Check the electricity supply to the machine and make sure it is the same as indicated on the serial number
plaque or sticker.
• Make sure the cable is secure from direct hear, oil, footfall.
• Don´t use pressurised water to clean the machine as this may get into the electrical components.
ATTENTION: You are to follow all safety recommendations mentioned in the present user manual
and comply with all labour risks prevention norms in every location.
SIMA, S.A. is not responsible for the consequences possibly generated but the inadequate use of
the bending or the combined (bending/cutting) machine.
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