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MODEL: HBS20 PRODUCT CODE: 60339 04/2018
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Safety regulations
HBS20
• Never use guards to lift or transport items.
• Ensure that the saw band guards are used and correctly adjusted.
• Keep your hands a safety distance away from the bandsaw blade. Use a push
stick for narrow cuts.
• The push stick has to be stored on the intended device, so that it can be reached
from normal working position and is always ready to be used.
• In the normal operating position the operator is in front of the machine.
Residual risks
The machine has been built using modern technology in accordance with recognized
safety rules. Some remaining hazards, however, may still exist.
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Risk of injury for fingers and hands by the rotating saw band due to improper
handling of the work piece.
• Risk of injury through the hurling work piece due to improper handling, such as
working without the push stick.
• Risk of damaging your health due to wood dust and wood chips. Wear personal
protective cloth such as goggles. Use a fitting dust extractor.
• Risk of injury due to defective saw band. Regularely check saw band for such
defects.
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Risk of injury for fingers and hands while changing saw band. Wear proper gloves.
• Risk of injury due to starting saw band while switching on the machine.
• The use of incorrect or damaged mains cables can lead to injuries caused by
electricity.
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Wear only closefitting clothes. Remove rings, bracelets and other jewellery.
• For the safety of long hair, wear a cap or hair net. Even when all safety measures
are taken, some remaining hazards which are not yet evident may still be present.
• Remaining hazards can be minimized by following the instructions in “Safety
regulations“ and in the entire operating manual.