General VFFS Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions for your Rovema Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) Bagger

  • The guard doors isolate the operator from the forming and sealing area.
  • The doors are also equipped with a switch that causes the machine to stop when they are opened.

 

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  • The EMERGENCY STOP push-button causes the bagger to immediately stop operating if pushed.

 

 

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  • Safety labels alert an operator to a a particular hazard.
  • Look for the labels on the machine, read them, follow their instructions.

 

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Operator Safety

  • Only properly personnel can operate the bagger.
  • The operator is responsible for the following the operator safety guidelines and the employer safety
    guidelines.

 

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Operator Safety

  • Do not operate the bagger until you have read and understood the operating instructions and have
    become thoroughly familiar with them
  • Do not wear rings, loose jewelry , or loose clothing while operating the bagger.
  • Secure long hair under a hair net or bump cap.

 

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Operator Safety

  • Follow the lockout procedure before performing any cleaning, maintenance, or repairs on the bagger.
  • Always wear safety glasses when servicing the bagger.
  • Never use the MAIN DISCONNECT switch to stop the bagger.

 

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Operator Safety

  • Do not remove the guards or open doors except for necessary adjustments and repairs. Be sure to
    lockout the bagger before removing any guards or doors.
  • Lockout the bagger before clearing jaw jams. Never use your fingers to remove jammed material! Use
    a brass wire brush or a non metal rod.

 

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Operator Safety

  • Follow the lockout procedure before performing any cleaning, maintenance , or repairs on the bagger
  • Always wear safety glasses when servicing the bagger.
  • Never use the MAIN DISCONNECT switch to stop the bagger.

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Operator Safety

  • ROVEMA does not allow any electrical or mechanical modification to the VPI-260 bagger without
    explicit authorization.
  • Only original Rovema spare parts and accessories should be used. This ensures that the machine will
    perform safety and as designed.

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