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4.4
Hazardous Areas on the Sliding Table Saw
Carry out adjustment work within the danger zones only when the saw blade is stationary!
4.4.1
Danger Zone Saw Blade
Figure 2: Danger zone saw blade
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The area 120 mm around the saw blade is
considered to be a danger area with an in-
creased risk of injury.
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Hands must never be within this danger zone
when the saw blade is running!
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Never remove chips and parts lying around
with your hands!
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Within the danger zone, use a push stick, push
block or other suitable aid for advancing.
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When feeding the workpiece manually, place
your hands flat with your thumbs on them and
do not spread your fingers.
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Lower the saw blade guard before starting work.
Be aware of the danger of cutting and being drawn in within the danger zone of 120 mm
around the saw blade! Wearing gloves, loose clothing, open hair as well as watches or
jewellery is prohibited when working on the sliding table saw!
4.4.2
Danger Zones around the Machine
Another danger zone is located in front of the machine within the feed area of the saw blade. Here, there is a
particular risk of serious injury from a material kickback. During operation, the operator as well as any helpers
and possible observers must refrain from being in the marked danger zone!
Figure 3: Danger zones around the machine
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The operator of the machine must generally stand at
the front of the machine, outside the danger zone
(depending on the application, to the left or right of
the saw blade (see also
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A helper for workpiece removal must generally stand
behind the machine and outside the danger zone
(depending on the application, to the left or right of
the machine table). The helper must not stand within
the movement range of the slide table.
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Observers must stand in a semi-circle formation
outside the danger zone. An adequate distance must
be maintained so that the operator of the machine
and any helper are not hindered in their work.
Be aware of the danger of kickback due to ejecting workpieces! Entering the danger zone
during the cutting process can lead to serious injuries.
Danger Zone
Observers
Observers
Danger Zone
Helper
Operator
