Safety Precautions During Operation - Atlas Copco LE 3 Instruction Book

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Safety precautions during operation

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, vapors 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:
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All guards are in place and securely fastened
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All hoses and/or pipes inside the machine are in good condition, secure and not rubbing
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There are no leaks
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All fasteners are tight
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All electrical leads are secure and in good order
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Safety valves and other pressure-relief devices are not obstructed by dirt or paint
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Air outlet valve and air net, i.e. pipes, couplings, manifolds, valves, hoses etc. are in good repair, free of
wear or abuse
7. If warm cooling air from compressors is used in air heating systems, e.g. to warm up a workroom, take
precautions against air pollution and possible contamination of the breathing air.
8. If available, 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.
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All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these
precautions, or non-observance of the normal precautions and care required for
installation, operation, maintenance and repair, even if not expressly stated, will be
disclaimed by the manufacturer.
Also consult following safety precautions: Safety precautions during installation and
Safety precautions during maintenance.
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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