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Personal Protective Equipment
When working on or with the machine, the following must be strictly observed:
Persons with long hair who are not wearing a hairnet are not permitted to work on or with
the machine.
It is prohibited to wear gloves while working on or with the machine.
When working on or with the machine, the following must always be worn by personnel:
Protective clothes - Sturdy, tight-fitting clothing (tear-resistant, no wide sleeves).
Protective footwear - that protect the feet from heavy falling objects and prevent sliding
on slippery floors
Hearing protection - To protect against loss of hearing.
Residual Hazards
The machine is considered operationally safe when used properly; nevertheless, there are
some remaining risks that must be considered:
• The machine runs with high electrical voltage.
Electrical energy can cause serious bodily injury. Damaged insulation
materials or defective individual components can cause a life-threatening
electrical shock.
Before carrying out any maintenance, cleaning, and repair work, switch off
the machine and ensure that it cannot be accidentally switched on again. When carrying
out any work on the electrical equipment, ensure that the voltage supply is completely
isolated. Do not remove any safety devices or alter them to prevent them from
functioning correctly.
• Risk of injury when changing the sawblade
• Risk of injury through ac cidental contact with the rotating sawblade
• Risk of i njury due to ejected workpieces
• Risk of injury from workpiece kick back
• Hearing damage a s a result of high noise levels
• Health impairm ents due to the inhalation of airborne particles, especially when working
with beech and oak wood.
The following section offers a guide to transporting, assembling, and installing the
machine. These are all skills that should not be attempted by those who have not received
relevant training.
2.0 Machine Handling
There is a risk of injury as a result of falling parts while transporting, loading or
unloading the machine.
The machine could be damaged or written-off if subjected to improper
handling during transport.
Always use a sling within the safe working load of the machine weight.
Machine weights are provided above. Sling underneath the machine’s cast table. Do not
walk or stand under the machine during lifting.