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5.
OPERATION
5.1.
Safety
Danger!
The operator authorized to cut must introduce feed movement using the handle. Standing is
limited to this area of the floor saw. The floor saw may only be operated by one person. Inform
people to keep away from the cutting area, or block it off.
Danger!
Removing or opening of the saw blade protective hood or reaching into the rotating saw blade
during cutting is prohibited. These works may only be carried out with the saw blade at a
standstill and the drive motor turned off.
5.2.
Preparations for starting
Danger!
Ensure that the floor on which cuts are to be made fulfils load carrying capacities.. All obstacles
must be cleared away from the cutting area and make sure there is sufficient lighting.
Note
The cut area can be labelled using a marking spray to orient the operator for cutting.
To be able to use the floor saw safely and properly, the following pre-requisites must be fulfilled:
Check the floor saw for damages, loose screw connections and completeness of the
attaching parts.
A water connection must be available
A suitable saw blade, which meets the optimal conditions, must be mounted
The water cooling system must be functional
Secure power supply must be available
5.3.
Moving or setting up the floor saw
Danger!
Danger of injury from rotating saw blade!
When moving the floor saw the saw blade must not be rotating.
Moving the floor saw must first be done if
•
the drive motor is turned off and the saw blade no longer rotates
•
the parking brake is activated
During moving the parking brake must be released. During this the operator must not leave the
intended position of the floor saw. The parking brake must be activated again immediately after
positioning!
