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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
The safe and systematic use of the mixer is subordinated to compliance with behavior and standards
listed
hereafter.
Safety standards
§Personnel must be in good physical and mental conditions and be adequately instructed on the
use
of the mixer having read this
publication.
§The safety manager of the company, of the operating area and of the department, when
choosing
the person who must use this equipment (a person suitable for the job according to Standards
in
force), must consider his/her cultural preparation, physical suitability and the psychological
aspect
(mental stability, sense of responsibility, etc.). Moreover, based on the attitudes and capacity
that
were verified, the manager must provide this person with proper training, having him/her read
the
present publication, in order to have full knowledge of the mixer and of the rules of
behaviour
applying to
it.
§The area around the mixer must be well lit, free from other objects and
clean.
§The personnel in charge of running, cleaning and carrying out maintenance on the mixer must
wear
the required PPE (personal protective
equipment).
§Do not wear dangling clothing or fluttering hems (ties, napkins, torn suits, open jackets etc.) to
avoid
getting
entangled.
§During maintenance and cleaning, the operator must disarm the master switch and place the
system
in safe conditions (for example, removing the
plug).
§Never leave the mixer unattended while it is running. Be careful of abnormal noises or
behavior.
Keep away from rotating parts. Never open the grid before the equipment has come to a
complete
stop.
§At the end of work, empty the machine completely, disconnect the master switch cutting the
power,
place it in safe conditions and clean it with a neutral degreasing agent (i.e. with Marseille
soap).
Safety devices.
§The mixer is equipped with some devices which protect its operation as well as the safety of
the
operator. They must not be removed or modified. Their functioning must be checked
periodically.
§Master switch: cuts power from the mixer, for maintenance in safe
conditions.
§Circuit breaker switch: cuts power if the electric motor
overheats.
§Fixed guards: All casings and guards fixed with screws or mechanical locks can be removed only
for
maintenance, by specialized personnel and in the prescribed modalities. When the work is over,
they
must be mounted
immediately.
§Mobile guards: Movement of the grid activates a micro switch which prevents the mixer from
running
if the grid is open. If the grid is lifted while the mixer is running, it stops the cycle unconditionally,
just
like an emergency stop. The start button must be pressed for the mixer to
restart.
Safety Standards applied to the mixer.
§EN 292 Safety of
machinery.
§EN 294 Minimum distances to prevent accidental
contact.
§CEI 17-13. Low-voltage switchgear and control gear
assemblies.
§Community Directives: 89/392/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 91/368/EEC, 93/44 EEC, 93/68
EEC.
RESIDUAL
RISKS
Danger for limbs: Going beyond the protective grid or removing the casing during maintenance, it
is
possible to access the moving organs of the
mixer.
They are dangerous areas where serious physical injuries can occur. Do not introduce limbs or
other
objects without having placed the mixer in safe
conditions.
Danger of electrocution: the mixer must not operate without an adequate earthing system. It must
be
connected to a system built in compliance with construction standards in force in the country where
it
is
installed.
Automatic cycle: after starting up the mixer, it follows an automatic operating cycle. Never go
past
the safety barriers with your limbs or other objects while it is
running.
RESIDUAL RISKS, PROHIBITIONS, OBLIGATIONS: Summarized
table.
