Axminster 700103, Original Instructions Manual

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1.5 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Any use other than that specified under "Intended use" or any use beyond the described use will be
deemed non-intended use and is not permissible. Any other use must be discussed with
the manufacturer.
In order to avoid misuse, the operating instructions must be read and understood before
first commissioning. The operator of the metal cutting bandsaw must be duly qualified.
1.5.1 Avoiding misuse
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Use the correct metal belt saw bands and tooth pitch, depending on the material to be sawn.
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Correct belt speed and feed rate of the material to be sawn.
▲ Clamp the workpiece firmly and as free of vibration as possible.
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Long workpieces must be supported. Use a suitable support.
1.6 Possible dangers caused by the metal cutting bansdaw
The metal cutting bandsaw has undergone a safety inspection (hazard analysis with risk
assessment). It has been designed and built on the basis of this analysis using state-of-the-art
technology.
Anyway, there is a residual risk as the machine operates under electrical voltage and currents and
saw blade.
We have used design and safety engineering to minimize the health risk to personnel resulting from
these hazards. If the machine is used and maintained by personnel who are not duly qualified, there
may be a risk resulting from incorrect or unsuitable maintenance.
This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of
importance of the safety messages.
Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a
substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
1.7 Operator positions
The operator must stand beside the metal cutting bandsaw.
The mains plug of the metal cutting bandsaw must be freely accessible.
1.8 Safety check
Check all safety devices when starting any task, once a week and after any maintenance and repair
work. The metal belt saw switches on only when the protective cover is closed. Close all protective
covers before restarting the metal belt saw.
1.9 Safety during operation
We specifically point out the dangers in the description of work with and on the metal cutting bandsaw.