Operator’s manual Pentruder
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3P8 HF-wire saw and Pentpak - Original instructions
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Safety precautions at site
Wire sawing can be a very dangerous exercise! All possible safety precautions must be taken to avoid accidents from
happening.
WARNING
BEFORE CUTTING
Before cutting is commenced, make sure that;
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There are no power lines, gas or piping which can be damaged by the
machine.
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The statics of the building are not compromised because of the cut
openings.
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Check with the foreman responsible that all necessary precautions
have been performed before commencing work. Await the approval of
the safety precautions and mounting position of the machine from the
foreman before work is commenced.
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Safety and health regulations at the work place must be followed.
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No work should be commenced which cannot be judged to be safe.
Always use common sense and good working practice.
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Always check that the machine and diamond wire is in faultless
condition and that all functions are in order before work is
commenced.
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Never use a diamond wire for material which it is not intended for.
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Before cutting is commenced all persons involved must know how the
emergency stop buttons are working.
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Follow the instructions in 5.2 Startin the HF-machine, to make sure the
diamond wire will not start at and/or cut at a too high speed.
WEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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All persons working with, or in the proximity of the machine should
wear safety equipment, i.e. protection helmet, protection shoes,
gloves, eye and ear protectors. The noise level during cutting might
lead to permanent hearing disorders if not ear guards are worn.
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Find out what material is cut and wear appropriate dust mask or
respirator protection if necessary.
MOUNT ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
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Before any kind of service or mounting on the machine is commenced,
the machine must always be disconnected from the electric power
supply.
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The base plate may only be mounted according to the instructions
given in this manual.
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Make sure a guard always is properly fitted during the cutting process
as well as deflectors to protect the free wire to and from the cut.
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The power or force applied on the wire in the 3P8 is higher than on any
other commercially available electrically driven compact (non quarry
type) wire saw. Therefore it is important to splice the wire carefully.
LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING
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Always lift the machine ergonomically correct and in a safe way.
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Should the machine need to be lifted with a crane, this should only be
done after permission and instructions have been given by a person
responsible for safety on the site.