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DO NOT use this machine unless a teacher has instructed you in its safe use and operation and has given permission
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Approved safety glasses must be worn at all times in all ITD spaces
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A suitable protective workshop apron is encouraged
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Appropriate protective footwear with substantial uppers must be worn in all ITD spaces
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DO NOT use faulty equipment – report this immediately to your teacher
PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
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Ensure all safety guards are serviceable and in place
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Check the general condition of the forming table
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Ensure that all clamping arrangements are adequate, secure and correctly adjusted
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Before switching on the power, ensure all controls are in their correct positions
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Have your teacher check all adjustments i.e. heat settings and air pressures, before attempting to vacuum form an article
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Other students are in the surrounding area
OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
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Take particular care when vacuum forming very hot thermoplastic materials. High air pressures are also used in this forming process
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Familiarise yourself with all machine operations and controls. If in doubt, ask for assistance
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Pre-heat the vacuum former to be sure the machine has reached the required temperature. Always handle heated plastic material with suitable cotton gloves
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Keep hands clear of the clamping area, the platen and the heating element while the machine is operating
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Take care to ensure to ensure that the heating element is moved away from the plastics material before the vacuum forming process begins
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Ensure that the air pressure vacuum is released to zero before releasing the clamping arrangements
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Do not use the compressed air to cool down an article or to clean down the work area
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Caution – high air pressures and heated plastics
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HOUSEKEEPING
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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
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Hot machine parts Electricity Burns
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Compressed air Eye injuries
General
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Ensure all switches, guards and surfaces are cleaned
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Leave the work area in a safe, clean and tidy condition
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