Lyndex-Nikken Shrink Fit Machine Instructions - Manual (Page 5)

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2 – SECURITY
2.1 Risks
The shrink fit unit has been designed in the traditional way, especially regarding
security.
Nevertheless, despite all the devices used, using some techniques can be a risk:
- Cut : handling cutting tools may cause cuts in case of unfortunate movements. You
are advised to wear gloves.
- Burn: Because of the shrinking principle, which is heating an attachment in order to
insert or remove a cutting tool, some parts, even localized, can reach very high
temperatures and generate very serious burns. The user must be conscious that he is
using hot tools in his working environment. Wearing gloves is compulsory.
- Induction : the heating technique adopted is the induction one. Its principle is based
on the electromagnetic fields generation created by high frequency currents. Despite an
inductor conception limiting the leaks of electromagnetic fields, the unit shall not be
used by people with a pace maker or any other active implants. In order to avoid any
risk, these persons should not come near the unit at least of a meter.
The user must make sure that no metal part (ring and jewels for instance) is near the
inductor, which could create serious burns. You are strongly recommended not to put
hands or any other body part in the inductor when the unit is switched on.
- inflammation : tools and attachments can reach very high temperatures. Some
materials (magnesium for instance), if they happened to be in contact with those hot
parts, could catch fire. Make sure that the unit is kept away from any sensitive materials
and generally anything useless in order to have a free working space.
- explosion : because of the presence of hot zones, installation and use of the shrink
fit unit are forbidden in ATEX areas (explosive atmosphere).