Danger by mechanical parts

Reason

Measure

Danger of injury by rotating or moving parts.

Do not reach into the running machine.

Always stop the machine during an intervention.

Switch off the machine during mounting activities and secure it against being switched on again. Lock the main switch.

Wear safety glasses.

Injuries may be caused by pieces broken off from needles when the carriage and needles collide at damaged points.

Wear safety glasses.

Danger of burns by motors; the needle bed and parts of electric controls that can become hot.

Wear protective gloves.

Danger of crushing and cutting by the carriages, the racking, the needle beds and the collecting clamps.

Always stop the machine during an intervention.

Danger of crushing and suction by the fabric take-down (belt take-down, comb take-down)

Do not reach into the belt take-down.

Do not reach into the gap between the needle beds.

Keep hands, face, loose clothing and other loose objects away: danger of crushing.

Do not reach into the area between the belt take-down and the comb take-down.

Danger of injury in the case of mounting activities by pressure springs and tension springs (e.g. in the engaging rod), which could have stored potential energy.

Releasing the springs before removing.

Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves).

Danger of injury in the case of mounting activities by sharp edges and protruding parts, when the protective devices are removed.

Wear protective gear (e.g. safety glasses, gloves).