TYROLIT
Hydrostress AG
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Ring saw HRE400
Uncontrolled movements and vibration
X
When using, always hold the electrical tool with both hands on the handles. Thumbs and
fingers must be closed around the handles.
X
Keep the handles clean.
X
Never saw above shoulder height.
X
Never stand on ladder when sawing.
X
Guide the electrical tool in a manner that ensures no part of your body is in the direct line of
the disk grinding ring of the electrical tool.
A loose disk grinding ring can cause the electrical tool to vibrate uncontrollably.
X
Ensure the smooth drive roller is correctly mounted.
Being caught up and drawn in
Items of clothing or long hair can be caught by the rotating disk grinding ring.
X
Always work with the protective covers fitted.
X
Do not wear loose items of clothing at work.
X
Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
Particles flying off
Flying particles can cause eye injuries.
X
Wear safety goggles or a visor.
X
Ensure that danger area is properly cordoned off.
Falling parts
Falling parts can cause serious head and foot injuries.
X
Wear a helmet and safety shoes with steel toecaps.
X
Secure lumps of concrete that have been cut loose to prevent them falling.
X
Safeguard front, underneath and rear of sawing area from falling parts and sawing sludge: It
is imperative to ensure people cannot be injured or equipment damaged.
Noise
Noise can cause hearing damage.
X
Wear hearing protection.
Harmful vapours and aerosols
Inhaling harmful vapours and/or aerosols can cause breathing problems.
Breathing in the emerging water mist is a health hazard.
X
Wear a respiratory mask.
X
Ensure confined spaces are adequately ventilated.
Slip hazard
X
Do not work on uneven surfaces.
X
Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
The sludge resulting from cutting is very slippery.
X
Remove sludge or ensure that people cannot slip over.
Danger from ring saw continuing to run after an accident has occurred
X
Ensure the ring saw can be stopped quickly.
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