Safety Istructions; Recommended Use; Prohibited Use; Preparation For Work - lavina 32R-S-E User Manual

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2.SAFETY ISTRUCTIONS

RECOMMENDED USE

The Lavina® 32R-S/32R-S-HV machine is designed
and manufactured to grind and polish concrete, terrazzo
and natural stone floors. It can be used for renovations as
well as for polishing. The machine is designed for dry or
wet use. When using it dry, use a vacuum of appropriate
size. For more information, please refer to the chapter on
handling the vacuum connection.

PROHIBITED USE

The machine MUST NOT be used:
 For applications different from the ones stated in the
General Description chapter
 For/with non-suitable materials
 In environments which:
o Possess risks of explosion
o Possess high concentration of powders or oil
substances in the air
o Possess risks of fire
o Feature inclement conditions
o Possess electromagnetic radiation.

PREPARATION FOR WORK

Make sure that:
 You have closed the work area, so that no person
unfamiliar with operating the machine can enter the area
 The tool plate and tools are adjusted to the machine
properly
 There are no missing parts of the machine
 The machine is in upright working position
 The protection devices are working properly.
 The electrical cable is free to move and follow the
machine easily.
 In order to keep the electrical cable from being
damaged, no vehicle should cross the zone where
electrical cables are situated.
PROTECTION DEVICES
The machine is equipped with
several protection devices including the following:
 An emergency stop button
 A protection skirt and a hood for protecting the tool
plates.
These devices protect the operator and/or others persons
from potential injuries. Do not remove them. On contrary,
before using the machine, please ensure that all
protection devices are mounted and function properly.

ARREST FUNCTIONS

Functions of arresting of the
machine are following:
1.Button to stop the motor (category 1)
2.Emergency button (category 1)

SAFE USE

The Lavina® 32R-S/32R-S-HV is designed to eliminate all
risks correlated with its use. However, it is not possible to
eliminate the risks of an eventual accident with the
machine. Unskilled or uninstructed operation may cause
correlated residual risks. Such risks are:
Position Risks due to the operator's incorrect working
position.
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Tangling up risks due to wearing inappropriate working
clothes.
Training risks due to lack of operational training.
NOTE: In order to reduce all consequences of the before-
mentioned risks, we advise that machine operators follow the
instructions in this manual at all times

RESIDUAL RISKS

During the normal operating and maintenance cycles, the
operator is exposed to few residual risks, which cannot be
eliminated due to the nature of the operations

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

 Working area must be clear from any debris or objects.
 A first-time operator must always read the manual and pay
attention to all safety instructions.
 All electric connections and cables must be inspected for
potential damages.
 Ground wire system of the power supply must be also
inspected.
Perform general daily inspections of the machine and inspect
the machine before each use.
Always inspect the safety devices:
 The emergency break must be clear and working
 The tool protector must be working
 The machine must be clean
 Never operate the machine in the rain!
 Confirm that there are no missing parts especially after
transportation, repair or maintenance.
Before filling the water tank with water make sure the machine
is not working and the main switch is turned off. Before turning
on the machine make sure that the base is placed on the floor,
the machine MUST NOT be in an
upright position when turned on!

OPERATING MACHINE

 Never work with the machine without having at least visual
contact with it.
 Never run the machine when you are situated between the
handles of the wheel.
 When operating the Lavina®
certain that there is no one, but you around the machine.
Never leave the machine unattended while working.
 The electrical cable must move freely and must be damage-
free.
 The water hose must move freely and must be damage- free.
 Check if the floor, you work on, is not too uneven. If this is the
case, it may damage the machine.

AFTER WORK IS COMPLETED

 Clean the machine and its surroundings properly
 Empty and clean the water tank
 Unplug the machine and wind up the electrical cable
 Store the machine in a safe place

THE WORK AREA

 Make certain that people or vehicles do not enter the work
area.
 Avoid cables and hoses being in the way.
 Always check the floor for debris
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Always wear safety
machine.
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