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5.1.6
Personnel Selection and Qualification - Basic Duties
The machine design and operation is intended for right-handers.
Work on and with the machine may only be carried out by reliable personnel.
Observe the legal minimum age!
Only use trained or instructed personnel. Clearly define the responsibilities of the personnel for operating,
setting up, maintaining and repairing!
Ensure that only authorised personnel work on the machine!
If personnel to be trained or apprenticed have to work on the machine, this may only be done under the
constant supervision of an experienced resp. qualified person.
Work on the electrical equipment of the machine may only be carried out by a qualified electrician or by
untrained persons under the direction and supervision of a qualified electrician in accordance with the
electrotechnical regulations.
5.2
Safety Instructions for Specific Phases of Operation
Defects and damage to the machine are to be reported immediately after detection.
Any mode of operation that compromises safety is prohibited!
Sufficient lighting (at least 500 lux) around the machine must be ensured!
5.2.1
Before starting Work
Only use sharp, crack-free and sufficiently set bandsaw blades.
Check that the saw blade is correctly aligned on the bandsaw roll.
Check bandsaw guide for correct adjustment (back roller, lateral guide rollers).
Adjust saw blade guard to workpiece height.
Make sure that the cut for the saw blade in the table insert is as narrow as possible.
Keep the necessary aids (e.g. table fence, push stick, push-block, support bracket etc.)
ready and use them if necessary.
Keep the floor in the movement area around the machine free of tripping hazards.
Provide containers for waste.
Wear close-fitting clothing.
Wear safety shoes and ear protection.
Wear protective gloves when changing the bandsaw blade.
If gloves are required when handling workpieces, they must be fingerless.
5.2.2
Normal Operation
Guards:
Take measures to ensure that the machine can only be operated in a safe and functional condi-
tion. Only operate the machine when all guards and safety-related devices such as
- detachable guards,
- emergency stop units,
- noise insulations,
- extraction system
are available and functional.
Workpiece:
Before the operation, check the workpiece for
- foreign inclusions
- knots
- twists (contortions) and other irregularities.
