IMET BS400/60 AFI-E, User Instructions, Page: 4 / 60

TRADUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BS 400/60 AFI-Eing ED.2011 rev.00 3/60
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3 - MACHINE NOISE
The noise level of the working area - given the conditions described below - is determined by the simultaneous
working of several parts of the machine in motion (according to the working cycle), in addition to the tool when
cutting the material.
The noise level is detected in different moments, corresponding to different working phases.
The proper device is
placed about 1 meter near the machine and about 1,60 m above the floor. The results of each test is in dBA
and they are the average of 3 tests made from the left side, opposite side and right side.
For any machines the working conditions are the following:
When idle, at the maximum blade speed: dBA 63
During the cut, at a suited blade speed, cutting solid steel (St12=≈C20, 80mm diameter): dBA 75
(tolerance ± 2dB).
In the standard production the test is made on a machine like this, in compliance with E.C. safety norms
2006/42/CE and EN13898. Using the saw in bad conditions or using wrong tools causes significant alterations of
these tests and it jeopardizes the health of the staff and the good results of the work. Useful is the European
Guideline 2003/10/CE.
The noise depends mostly on the cutting material, on its size and on the clamping. Considering that the above
mentioned decibels could be exceeded, we recommend the operator to use personal protections (headsets, plugs,
and so on) when working for a long time with high noise levels.
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3.1 - ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The machines manually controlled by an operator during all work phases must comply to further health and safety
requirements as specified by article 2.2 of the Annexed I of the European Directive 2006/42/CE and following
integrations. In particular, the level of the machine vibrations when working must be clearly specified in the
instructions.
This machine does not produce vibrations higher than 2.5 m/s2
The measurement procedure is in compliance with the general norms applied to this type of machinery.
As in the previous paragraph, using the machine in unsuitable conditions or using the wrong tools can
cause changes affecting this value, causing a risk to the health of the working staff as well as the quality of
the production.
Useful is the European Guideline 2002/44/CE.
Vibrations produced during the cut may be amplified by the material, by its dimensions and its
positioning/clamping in the vice.