Safety - QubicaAMF Edge String Owner's Manual

Safety

Section Overview
This section contains important safety information pertaining to EDGE String. All
operators must review and understand the contents of this manual in its entirety before
operating this equipment.
Important safety labels and safety-related terms are defined in this section. Operator(s)
should refer to these definitions when performing routine operation and maintenance
tasks. This section also explains the proper use of specialized safety tools provided with
this machine, including pin hooks, lane barriers, and Lockout/Tagout components.
Lastly, all required machine guards and covers are identified for each of the three product
configurations under which the EDGE String is sold (machine pair, single Odd machine,
and single Even machine).
Read This First
The following notes and safety guidelines apply throughout this manual and whenever
operating this equipment:
• All operators must review and understand the contents of this manual in its entirety
before operating this equipment. Failure to follow all safety precautions outlined in
this manual can result in personal injury.
• All operators must be approved by owner or facility manager for operation and
maintenance tasks (both Level 1 and Level 2 interventions). Machine access must be
limited to approved operators only.
•
All equipment must be installed, tested, and checked for function by certified
QubicaAMF personnel.
•
Safety labels are placed at the machine boundary and describe potential hazards. All
labels must always be in place while operating this equipment.
•
Guards and covers prevent operator access to major hazards. All guarding components
must always be in place while operating this equipment.
•
All electrical cables must be properly connected before turning on power to this
equipment.
•
Level 1 interventions outlined in Section 3 (Maintenance) may be performed outside the
machine boundary by approved operators only. A pin hook may be used for some Level
1 interventions.
•
Level 2 interventions outlined in Section 3 (Maintenance) require Lockout/Tagout
(LOTO). Lane barriers must be used on both lanes of a machine pair when performing
Level 2 interventions.
•
All operator access areas must have sufficient ambient lighting for performing machine
operation and maintenance tasks. Level 2 interventions may require additional temporary
lighting.
•
Steel-toed shoes are recommended when performing machine maintenance tasks.
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