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Operation
8. Operation
Checks before beginning sawing
1. On-site preparations must be completed (supports, water collection, etc.).
2. The power unit must be positioned outside the danger zones. The areas in front of and behind the object where
sawing is to take place are danger zones and must be secured and cordoned off. No persons may remain in a
danger zone.
3. The power cable and water supply must be connected to the power unit. The power supply must be earthed /
grounded and equipped with a ground fault circuit breaker. The water supply must be within the permitted
pressure range.
4. The rail supports and rails must be aligned and fastened correctly, with all screws and nuts tightened securely.
5. The saw head must be mounted correctly and the locking levers engaged. Move the locking levers back and
forward slightly to check that they are engaged correctly.
6. The power and control cables and water hoses must be laid out, connected correctly and the locking sleeves
engaged.
7. The saw blade must be mounted in the correct direction of rotation and the mounting screw at the saw blade
flange (or six countersunk screws for flush cutting) tightened securely.
8. The blade guard and end stop must be fitted securely.
9. The remote control unit and control cable must be connected.
10. The emergency stop button on the remote control unit must be disengaged and reset.
11. All control knobs on the remote control unit must be in the “Off” or “Neutral” position.
12. The operator should be wearing the remote control unit (using the shoulder strap).
13. The “Ready” indicators on the power unit and remote control unit must light.
14. The safety precautions must be observed.
Description of the remote control unit
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Printed: 09.03.2015 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5139344 / 000 / 01