Safety Precautions During Operation - Atlas Copco LF 2 Instruction Book

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Safety precautions during operation

All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these precautions, or
non-observance of the normal precaution and care required for installation, operation,
maintenance and repair, even if not expressly stated, will be disclaimed by the manufacturer.
Precautions during operation
1. Use only the correct type and size of hose end fittings and connections. When blowing through a hose or air
line, ensure that the open end is held securely. A free end will whip and may cause injury. Make sure that a
hose is fully depressurized before disconnecting it.
2. Persons switching on remotely controlled machines shall take adequate precautions to ensure that there is no
one checking or working on the machine. To this end, a suitable notice shall be affixed to the remote start
equipment.
3. Never operate the machine when there is a possibility of taking in flammable or toxic fumes, vapours or
particles.
4. Never operate the machine below or in excess of its limit ratings.
5. People staying in environments or rooms where the sound pressure level reaches or exceeds 90 dB(A) shall
wear ear protectors.
6. Periodically check that:
 All guards are in place and securely fastened
 All hoses and/or pipes inside the machine are in good condition, secure and not rubbing
 There are no leaks
 All fasteners are tight
 All electrical leads are secure and in good order
 Safety valves and other pressure-relief devices are not obstructed by dirt or paint
 Air outlet valve and air net, i.e. pipes, couplings, manifolds, valves, hoses, etc. are in good condition, free
of wear or abuse
7. If warm cooling air from dryers is used in air heating systems, e.g. to warm up a working area, take
precautions against air pollution and possible contamination of the breathing air.
8. Do not remove any of, or tamper with, the sound-damping material.
9. Never remove or tamper with the safety devices, guards or insulations fitted on the machine. Every pressure
vessel or auxiliary installed outside the machine to contain air above atmospheric pressure shall be protected
by a pressure-relieving device or devices as required.
Also consult following safety precautions: Safety precautions during installation and Safety
precautions during maintenance or repair.
These precautions apply to machinery processing or consuming air or inert gas. Processing
of any other gas requires additional safety precautions typical to the application which are
not included herein.
Some precautions are general and cover several machine types and equipment; hence
some statements may not apply to your machine.
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