Training and Instruction
• All personnel operating, inspecting, or cleaning this equipment must be properly trained in operation and machine safety. Before operating this equipment, read the operating instructions in the equipment manual. Become thoroughly familiar with the equipment and its controls.
• Maintenance should be done by fully trained and qualified personnel only. On site training directly by RMS is recommended before initial use.
• No maintenance work shall be done on this machine, and no shields shall be removed, until all potential sources of energy are removed and a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure is followed.
General Safety Information
• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment should be worn at all times, including gloves, hearing protection, and eye protection.
• When working on or around all equipment, avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry, unrestrained long hair, or any loose ties, belts, scarves or articles that may be caught in moving parts. Keep all extremities away from moving parts. Entanglement can cause death or severe injury.
• All equipment used in conjunction with this machine or in its proximity shall meet the IEC 61000-6-1 Class A requirements for EMC.
• Usage for other than the recommended application can result in damage to rolls, motors, bearings, and belts and may cause hazards to operators and surrounding machinery.
• A protective earth ground should be installed.
Belt Guards
Belt guards are intended to provide hazard protection for personnel. All guards must be installed on the machine, properly maintained and fully functional. Under no circumstances are these guards to be removed or bypassed. Failure to follow this warning could result in death or severe personal injury.
Ensure that all doors and guards are installed, closed and secured before operating the equipment.
Torque all belt guard hardware to 33 ft/lbs. (44 N-m).
Emergency Stop Buttons
In the event of an emergency situation, press an emergency stop button or remove power from the machine.
Once an emergency stop button has been activated the equipment cannot be restarted until the emergency stop button has been released. This is done by twisting or pulling the center knob to the operational position and pressing the safety reset button.
Safety Labels
Potential pinch point / entanglement hazard between rollers or between rollers and structural components. Follow lockout/tagout procedure before accessing area.
Potential pinch point / entanglement hazard from rotating components. Follow lockout/tagout procedure before accessing area.
Potential contact with magnetic field. Objects made from ferrous materials must not be taken into this area.
Equipment Cleaning
Turn the equipment OFF and disconnect all power sources before removing any belt guards or covers for cleaning purposes. Follow the LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedure. Failure to follow this warning could result in death or severe personal injury.
It is recommended to maintain regular cleaning schedule of removing covers and vacuuming out of machine on a weekly basis and regular housekeeping of surrounding area on a daily basis to prevent the buildup of explosive levels of dust.
Equipment Disposal
All electrical components are subject to the WEEE directive regarding disposal and should be disposed of in accordance with those requirements.