User's manual
CIRCULAR SAW - PT
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NOTE!
Present residual risk results mainly from erroneous actions taken by operator
of the circular saw and not respecting principles provided herein.
NOTE!
When describing residual risk, the circular saw shall be considered a
machine, which until the moment of production launching had been designed
and manufactured in accordance with top technology level actual as per the
saw’s manufacture date.
Danger of catching
This kind of risk occurs when position of the circular saw is being changed, as a result of operating
near rotating parts.
Danger of cutting limbs off
Any contact of circular blades with hands leads to their amputation, and contact with body may be
fatal. Also operating without necessary caution or performing any inadmissible processing, e.g.
moving the saw perpendicularly to the cutting blades' plane may also cause such injuries.
Danger of wound
This kind of risk appears when operating parts with sharp edges are being replaced. For any repair
and maintenance works always wear safety gloves.
Danger of throwing out
Throwing out is one of the most dangerous phenomena, which are likely to occur when operating
circular saw. It is described as uncontrolled, sudden and very quick motion of an object or part of it
being treated (splinter, knurl, etc.). Direct impact of the material against human body may cause,
depending on this material weight and size, as well as speed and the impact location, bruises,
injections, loss of an eye, teeth, or even death due to damage to organs and vast internal
hemorrhages.
Danger of damaging hearing
Of all non-mechanical threats, the most serious is the noise which usually exceeds the admissible
levels in excess for a normal 8-hour working day. For this reason, ear protection must always be
used.
Danger of irritation to the respiratory tract
Lesser threat when cutting is also a dusty atmosphere as emission of significant fractions of fine
chips and dust. The operator thus should operate in a tight cabin with proper airflow.
Danger of irritation to skin and eyes
When connecting/disconnecting hydraulic hoses to and from tractor's hydraulic connectors make
sure that both tractor's and circular saw's hydraulics are pressure free, otherwise leak of oil under
pressure of approx. 16 MPa may occur. It also applies to damaged hoses. Therefore, when operating
hydraulic assembly, always wear protective gloves and eyewear. Inspect hydraulic hoses regularly.