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Record 1 2017-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Office Equipment and Supplies
  • Packaging in Metal
DEF

A switch which puts into operation the main motor of the machine and its auxiliary services (for example, vacuum pump) in readiness for operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et fournitures de bureau
  • Emballages en métal
DEF

Interrupteur déclenchant le fonctionnement du moteur principal de la machine et de ses organes auxiliaires (par exemple pompe de vide) en vue de la mise en œuvre de la machine.

Spanish

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