3M 800ab User Manual

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3-SAFETY (continued)
2010 December
800ab-NA 
Operator's Skill Levels Required to Perform the Main Operations on Machine
Skill 1:  Machine Operator
This operator is trained to use the machine with the 
machine controls, to feed cases into the machine, 
make adjustments for different case sizes, to change 
the tape and to start, stop and restart production. 
Skill 2:  Mechanical Maintenance Technician
This operator is trained to use the machine as the 
MACHINE OPERATOR and in addition is able to:
•  Work with the safety protection disconnected
•  Check and adjust mechanical parts
•  Carry out machine maintenance operations/repairs
He is not allowed to work on live electrical components
Skill 2a:  Electrical Maintenance Technician
This operator is trained to use the machine as the 
MACHINE OPERATOR and in addition is able to: 
•  Work with the safety protection disconnected
•  Check and adjust mechanical parts
•  Carry out machine maintenance operations / re-
pairs / adjustments / repair electrical components
He is allowed to work on live electrical panels, 
connector blocks, control equipment, etc.
Skill 3:  Specialist from the Manufacturer
Skilled operator sent by the manufacturer or its 
agent to perform complex repairs or modifi cations 
(on agreement with the customer).
3.11  Operator's Skill Levels Required to Perform 
 
  the Main Operations on the Machine
The Table shows the minimum operator's skill for 
each machine operation.
Important:
  The factory manager must ensure that 
     the operator has been properly trained on all the 
     machine functions before starting work.
Operation
Machine Status
Required 
Operator 
Skill
Number of 
Operators
Machine installation and setup
Running with safety 
protections disabled
2 and 2a
2
Adjusting box size
Stopped by pressing the 
EMERGENCY STOP 
button
1
1
Tape replacement
Stopped by pressing the 
EMERGENCY STOP 
button
1
1
Blade replacement
Electric power 
disconnected
2
1
Drive belt replacement
Electric power 
disconnected
2
1
Ordinary maintenance
Electric power 
disconnected
2
1
Extraordinary mechanical 
maintenance
Running with safety 
protections disabled
3
1
Extraordinary electrical 
maintenance
Running with safety 
protections disabled
2a
1
• 
To reduce the risk associated with 
  mechanical and electrical hazards:
   −  Allow only properly trained and 
 qualifi ed personnel to operate and service 
 this equipment.
WARNING