Blade Guards; Emergency Stop Button; Electric System / Circuit Breaker - 3M -Matic 800a Instruction Manual

10-SAFETY DEVICES OF THE MACHINE

10.1 Blade Guards

Both the top and bottom taping units have a blade
guard. (See Manual 2: AccuGlide™ 3 Taping
Heads - 2 Inch).
WARNING
•
To reduce the risk associated with
sharp blade hazards:
−
Keep hands and fi ngers away from
tape cutoff blades under orange blade
guards. The blades are extremely sharp.

10.2 Emergency Stop Button

The box drive belts are turned on and off with the
electrical switch on the side of the machine frame.
The machine electrical supply can be turned off
by pressing the latching emergency stop switch.
To restart machine, rotate the emergency stop
switch clockwise to release the switch latch.
Restart machine by Pushing the On/Off switch to
the Off (O) position and then to the On (I) position
(Figure 10-1) .
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with
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hazardous voltage:
− Position electrical cord away from foot
and vehicle traffi c.
Figure 10-1
800a-NA

10.3 Electric System / Circuit Breaker

The electric system is protected by a ground wire
whose continuity has been tested during the fi nal
inspection. The system is also subject to insulation
and dielectric strength tests.
Circuit Breaker
The case sealer is equipped with a circuit breaker
which trips if the motors are overloaded. Located
inside the electrical enclosure on the side of the
machine frame just below the machine bed, the
circuit breaker has been pre-set and requires no
further maintenance.
If circuit is overloaded and circuit breaker trips,
unplug machine from electrical power:
1. Determine cause of overload and correct.
2. Plug in machine.
3. Press machine "On" button to resume case
Important: The use of an extension cord is not
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E-Stop
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Switch
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WARNING
• To reduce the risk associated with
mechanical and electrical hazards:
− Allow only properly trained and
qualifi ed personnel to operate and service
this equipment.
sealing.
recommended. However, if one is needed for
temporary use, it must:
Have a wire size of 1.5mm diameter [AWG 16]
Have a maximum length of 30.5m [100 ft]
Be properly grounded.
2011 August