Lavina 20-S User Manual - page 7
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User Manual
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Lavina® 20‐S
6/2013
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the machine easily. In order to keep the electrical cable from
being damaged, no vehicle should cross the zone where electrical
cables are situated.
PROTECTION DEVICES
The machine is equipped with several protection devices
including the following:
An emergency stop button
A protection skirt and a hood for protecting the tool plates.
These devices protect the operator and/or others persons from
potential injuries. Do not remove them. On contrary, before
using the machine, please ensure that all protection devices are
mounted and function properly. The Security plate avoid the
Quickchange pads to loose during work
ARREST FUNCTIONS
Functions of arresting of the
machine are following:
Button to stop the motor (category 1)
Emergency button (category 1)
SAFE USE
The Lavina® S is designed to
eliminate all risks correlated with its use. However, it is not
possible to eliminate the risks of an accident with the machine.
An unskilled or uninstructed operator may cause correlated
residual risks. Such risks are:
Position Risks
due to operator’s incorrect working position
Tangling up Risks due to wearing inappropriate working clothes
Training Risks due to lack of operational training
NOTE: In order to reduce all consequences of the above‐
mentioned risks, we advise that machine operators will follow
the instructions in the manual at all times.
RESIDUAL RISKS
During the normal operating
and maintenance cycles, the
operator is exposed to few residual risks, which cannot be
eliminated due to the nature of the operations.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Working area must be clear
from any debris or objects.
A first‐time operator must always read the manual and pay
attention to all safety instructions.
All electric connections and cables must be inspected for
potential damages.
Ground wire system of the power supply must be also inspected.
Perform general daily inspections of the machine and inspect
the machine before each use.
Always inspect the safety devices: Mount the Security plate for
the Quickchange pads.
The emergency break must be clear and working
The tool protector must be working
The machine must be clean
Never operate the machine in the rain!
Confirm that there are no missing parts especially after
transportation, repair, or maintenance.
Before filling the water tank with water make sure the machine is
not working and the main switch is turned off.
Before turning on the machine make sure that the base is placed
on the floor, the machine MUST NOT be in an upright position
when turned on!
OPERATING MACHINE
When operating the Lavina® S, make certain that there is no one, but
you around the machine.
Never leave the machine unattended while working.
The electrical cable must move freely and must be damage‐ free.
The water hose must move freely and must be damage‐free. Check if
the floor, you work on, is not too uneven. If this is the case, it may
damage the machine.
AFTER WORK IS COMPLETED
Clean the machine and its surroundings properly
Empty and clean the water tank
Unplug the machine and wind up the electrical cable
Store the machine in a safe place
THE WORK AREA
Make certain that people or vehicles do not enter the work area.
Avoid cables and hoses being in the way.
Always check the floor for debris
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Always wear safety shoes when working with the machine.
Always wear ear protectors when working with the machine. All
personnel in the immediate work area must wear safety glasses
with side shields.
Always wear safety gloves when changing the tools.
Always wear clothes suitable for the work environment.
OPERATOR
The Lavina® S machine.
The operator must know the machine’s work environment.
Only one operator at a time can work with the machine. The
operator must be properly trained and well instructed prior
operating the machine.
The operator must understand all the instructions in this
manual.
The operator must understand and interpret all the drawings and
designs in manual.
The operator must know all sanitation and safety regulations
pertaining to the operation of the machine
The operator must have floor grinding experience.
The operator must know what to do in case of emergency.
The operator must have an adequate technical knowledge and
preparation.