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3-SAFETY (continued)
3.7 Residual Hazards
The Infeed Conveyor/Case Sealer has been de-
signed and incorporates various safety protections
which should never be removed or disabled. Not-
withstanding the safety precautions conceived by
the designers of the machine, it is essential that the
operator and service personnel be warned that the
residual hazards exist which cannot be eliminated.
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3.8 Recommendations and Measures to Prevent
Other Hazards which Cannot be Eliminated
- The operator must stay on the working position
shown in the Operation Section (Figure 12-1).
- The operator must belts or put his hands inside
any cavity.
3.10 Predictable Actions which are Incorrect and
Not Allowed
- Never try to stop/hold the box while being driven by
the belts. Only use EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON.
- Never work without the safety protections.
- Never remove or disable the safety devices.
- Only authorized personnel should be allowed
to carry out the adjustments, repairs or main-
tenance which require operation with reduced
safety protections. During such operations,
access to the machine must be restricted.
When the work is fi nished, the safety protec-
tions must immediately be reactivated.
- The cleaning and maintenance operations must be
performed after disconnecting the electric power.
- Do not modify the machine or any part of it. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for any
modifi cations.
- Clean the machine using only dry cloths or
light detergents. Do not use solvents, petrols, etc.
- Install the machine following the suggested layouts
and drawings. The manufacturer will not be respon-
sible for damages caused by improper installation.
3.4 Operator's Qualifi cations
- Machine Operator
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Manufacturer’s Technician/Specialist
3.5 Number of Operators
The operations described below have been analyzed
by the manufacturer; the recommended number of
operators for each operation provides the best and
safest work performance.
Note: A smaller or greater number of operators
could be unsafe.
3.6 Instructions for a Safe Use of the Machine /
Defi nition of Operator's Qualifi cations
Only persons who have the skills described in the
skill levels section should be allowed to work on the
machine. It is the responsibility of the user to appoint
the operators having the appropriate skill level and
the appropriate training for each category of job.
• To reduce the risk associated with
mechanical and electrical hazards:
− Read, understand, and follow all safety and
operating instructions before operating or
servicing the Infeed Conveyor/Case Sealer.
− Allow only properly trained and qualifi ed
personnel to operate and service this
equipment.
WARNING
3.9 Personal Safety Measures
Safety glasses, safety gloves, safety helmet, safety
shoes, air fi lters, ear muffs - None is required except
when recommended by the user.