Hyd-Mech PH 211, Use And Maintenance Manual

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Safety and accident
prevention
The PH211 has been designed and produced in accordance with European
standards. For the correct use of the machine we recommend that the instruc-
tions contained in this chapter are carefully followed.
Use of the machine
The PH211 band saw cutting machine is intended exclusively for cutting metallic
materials, ferrous or non---ferrous, in section or solid.
Other types of material and machining are not compatible with the specific
characteristics of the saw.
The employer is responsible for instructing the personnel who, in turn, are
obliged to inform the operator of any accident risks, safety devices, noise
emission and accident prevention regulations provided for by international
standards and national laws regarding the use of the machine. The operator must
be perfectly aware of the position and function of all the machine’s controls.The
instructions, warnings and accident prevention standards in this manual must be
respected without question by all those concerned.The following definitions are
those provided for by EEC MACHINES DIRECTIVE 98/37/CE :
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“Danger zone”: any zone in and/or around a machine in which the presence of a
person constitutes a risk for the safety and health of that person.
H
“Person exposed”: any person finding himself either completely or partly in a
danger zone.
H
“Operator”: the person or persons given the responsibility of installing, operating,
adjusting, maintaining, cleaning, repairing or transporting the machine.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility whatsoever, either civil or crimi-
nal, should there be unauthorised interference or replacement of one or more
parts or assemblies on the machine, or if accessories, tools and consumable
materials are used that are different from those recommended by the manu-
facturer itself or if the machine is employed in a plant system and its proper
function is thereby altered.
Attention
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