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2.4.4 Selection and qualification of personnel
Only trained and instructed personnel may work on the belt grinding attachment. The minimum
legal age for employment must be observed.
The responsibilities of the personnel must be clearly assigned, i.e. commissioning, operation,
maintenance and repair, etc.
Personnel still undergoing training or instruction may only work on the belt grinding attachment
under the permanent supervision of an experienced person!
2.4.5 Operation
Only trained and instructed personnel are permitted to operate the grinding device in connection
with the machine.
2.4.6 Safety measures in normal operation
Refrain from any method of working which may pose a risk to safety. Only operate the belt grind-
ing attachment if all the safety devices are installed and fully functional.
Check the belt grinding attachment for external signs of damage and correct operation of the
safety devices at least once every shift.
Report any changes (including operating behavior) immediately to the department / person in
charge. Also immediately deactivate the grinding machine and secure it against restart.
Before switching on the grinding machine, ensure that no one is exposed to any risk from the
start-up of the machine.
Immediately put the belt grinding attachment out of operation and secure against restart in the
event of any malfunctions. Have the faults eliminated immediately.
2.4.7 Particular hazard zones
In the area of the wet-grinding belt, flat wheel, whetstone, finned brush, and wet-honing wheel,
there is a risk that clothing, fingers, and hair, for example, may be pulled in and crushed. Suitable
personal protective equipment must be worn.
2.4.8 Servicing (maintenance, repair) and fault elimination
Maintenance work is to be carried out on schedule by trained personnel. Inform operating per-
sonnel before starting repair work. A responsible supervisor must be appointed.
For all service work, the belt grinding attachment is to be disconnected from the power supply
and secured against accidental restarting. Pull out the mains plug. Cordon off the servicing area
as far as possible.
2. Safety
