32ENGLISHFig. 8Always quote the machine serial number in allcommunications to the manufacturer, NuovaSimonelli.The machine is transported on pallets whichalso contain other machines - all boxed andsecured to the pallet with supports.Prior to carrying out any transport or handlingoperation, the operator must:• put on work gloves and protective footwear,as well as a set of overalls which must beelasticated at the wrists and ankles.The pallet must be transported using a sui-table means for lifting (e.g., forklift).CAUTIONRISK OF IMPACT OR CRASHINGCAUTIONRISK OF IMPACT OR CRASHINGDuring all handling operations, the operatormust ensure that there are no persons,objects or property in the handling area.The pallet must be slowly raised to a heightof 30 cm (11,8 in) and moved to the loadingarea. After first ensuring that there are nopersons, objects or property, loading opera-tions can be carried out.Upon arrival at the destination and afterensuring that there are no persons, objectsor property in the unloading area, the pro-per lifting equipment (e.g. forklift) should beused to lower the pallet to the ground andthen to move it (at approx. 30 cm (11,8 in)from ground level), to the storage area.Before carrying out the following operation,the load must be checked to ensure that it isin the correct position and that, when thesupports are cut, it will not fall.The operator, who must first put on workgloves and protective footwear, will pro-ceed to cut the supports and to storing theproduct. To carry out this operation, thetechnical characteristics of the productmust be consulted in order to know theweight of the machine and to store it accor-dingly.3. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING3.1 MACHINEIDENTIFICATION3.2 TRANSPORT3.3 HANDLING