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SAFETY
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Your RS17 Ring Saw has been engineered to provide sawing performance, long term economics and safety advantages
that no other type can match. However, even a well-designed and well-built saw can malfunction or become hazardous in
the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user. Therefore, read this manual and related equipment manuals
thoroughly before operating your saw to provide maximum safety for all operating personnel, and to get the maximum
benefit from your equipment.
1.2
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards which could injure you or others or cause property damage. The safety
messages or signal words for product safety signs are
DANGER
,
WARNING
, and
CAUTION
. Each safety message is
preceded by a safety alert symbol and is defined as follows:
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will
cause death or serious injury. This
safety message is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may result in property-damage-only accidents.
1.3
POWER SOURCE AND SAW SAFETY LABELS
These labels warn you of potential hazards which could cause injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or
becomes illegible, contact the dealer for a replacement.
1.4
RS17 RING SAW SAFETY RULES
1.
Only trained personnel shall operate the saw or perform repairs. A trained person is one who has read and thoroughly
understands this instruction manual and related equipment manuals and, through training and experience, has shown
knowledge regarding the safe operational procedures.
2.
Sawing area must be kept clear of unauthorized personnel at all times. Place barricades or secure the area with signs
and a roped boundary to prevent personnel injury.
3.
Never use the saw in an explosive atmosphere and/or near combustible material that could be ignited by a spark.
4.
Do not use a saw that shows any signs of damage. Do not use the saw if the blade does not stop rotating when the
power-activating trigger lever is released.
5.
The guard provides protection against contact with moving parts, ejected debris, and during wet cutting operations,
thrown water and concrete slurry. Adjust the blade guard for the cut being made. Never run the saw without the
blade guard in place.
6.
Never allow anyone to stand in front of, or in line with, the blade forward of the guard.
7.
Always use blades that meet applicable safety code specifications. Read and comply with blade manufacturer’s
instructions and safety precautions provided with the blade. Destroy any blade with cracks, chips, gouges, or loose or
missing tips.
8.
Always
use safety footwear, safety goggles or face shields, and hearing and head protection devices. Safety shoes
MUST provide good footing to prevent slipping or falling down. Gloves protect the hands from chips and should be
worn. During dry cutting operations, provide also adequate ventilation or approved NIOSH or MSHA respirators in
closed areas to avoid breathing dust. During wet cutting operations, use also a snug fitting wet suit.
9.
Do not use the saw when you are tired or fatigued.
