4. General Safety Practices
IMPORTANT
If any recommendation is not applicable to your equipment, please ignore it.
The following safety instructions are addressed to both the operator of the machine as
well as the person in charge of maintenance.
The machine has to be delivered only in perfect conditions of use by the Distributor to the
user. The user shall operate the machine only after being well acquainted with the safety
procedures described in the present manual. READ THIS MANUAL WITH ATTENTION.
4.1 Basic Operation Practices
4.1.1 Dangers
Some areas of the electric device have parts that are connected or have parts connected
to high voltage. These parts when touched may cause severe electrical shocks or even be
lethal.
Never touch manual commands such as switches, buttons, turning keys and knobs with
your hands wearing wet clothes and/or wet shoes. By not following these instructions
operator could be exposed to severe electrical shocks or even to a lethal situation.
4.1.2 Warnings
* The operator has to be well familiar with the position of ON/OFF Switch to make sure the
Switch is easy to be reached when necessary.
* Before any kind of maintenance, physically remove plug from the socket.
* Provide space for a comfortable operation thus avoiding accidents.
* Water or oil spilled on the floor will turn it slippery and dangerous. Make sure the floor
is clean and dry.
* Before using any commands (switch, buttons, lever), be sure it is the correct one. In case
of doubt, consult this manual.
* Never touch any manual commands (switch, buttons, lever) unadvisedly.
* If any work is to be made by two or more persons, coordination signs will have to be
given for each operation step. Every step of the operation shall be taken only if a sign has
been made and responded.
4.1.3 Advices
* In case of power shortage, immediately switch the machine off.
* Use recommended or equivalent lubricants, oils or greases.
* Avoid mechanical shocks, once they may cause damages or bad functioning.
* Avoid water, dirt or dust contact to the mechanical and electrical components of the
machine.
* DO NOT change the standard characteristics of the machine.
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