Gema MagicCompact BA04 Operating Instructions And Spare Parts List page 8

6 • General safety regulations
V 06/13
2. The operator should care about no non-authorized personnel
works on the powder spraying equipment (e.g. this also includes
using the equipment for non-conform work).
3. For dangerous materials, the employer has to provide an
operating instructions manual for specifying the dangers arising
for humans and environment by handling dangerous materials,
as well as the necessary preventive measures and behavior
rules. The operating instructions manual has to be written in an
understandable form and in the language of the persons
employed, and has to be announced in a suitable place in the
working area.
4. The operator is under obligation to check the powder spraying
equipment at least once every shift for signs of external damage,
defects or changes (including the operating characteristics) which
could influence safety and to report them immediately.
5. The operator is obliged to check that the powder spraying
equipment is only operated when in satisfactory condition.
6. As far as it is necessary, the operating firm must ensure that the
operating personnel wear protective clothing (e.g. facemasks).
7. The operating firm must guarantee cleanliness and an overview
of the workplace with suitable instructions and checks in and
around the powder spraying equipment.
8. The safety devices may not be dismantled or put out of
operation. If the dismantling of a safety device for set-up, repair
or servicing is necessary, reassembly of the safety devices must
take place immediately after the maintenance or repair work is
finished. All maintenance activities must take place when the
powder spraying equipment is switched off. The operator must
train and commit the responsible personnel to this.
9. Activities, such as checking powder fluidization or checking the
high voltage spray gun etc., must be carried out with the powder
spraying equipment switched on.
Notes on special types of hazard
Power/tension
It is necessary to refer once more to the danger of life from high voltage
current if the shutdown procedures are not observed. High voltage
equipment must not be opened - the plug must first be taken out -
otherwise there is danger of electric shock.
Powder
Powder/air mixtures can be ignited by sparks. There must be sufficient
ventilation in the powder coating booth. Powder lying on the floor around
the powder spraying equipment is a potentially dangerous source of
slipping.
Static charges
Static charges can have the following consequences: Charges to people,
electric shocks, sparking. Charging of objects must be avoided - see
chapter "Grounding".
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