TYROLIT
Hydrostress AG
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Ring saw HRG500
Uncontrolled movements and vibration
X
Always hold ring saw by the handles with both hands during operation. 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 motor saw in such a way that no part of your body is inside the extension of the
disk grinding ring of the saw.
A loose disk grinding ring can cause uncontrolled ring saw vibration.
X
Ensure that the drive rolls are correctly mounted.
Catching and winding 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 helmet and safety shoes with steel toecaps.
X
Lumps of concrete that have been cut loose must be secured against falling.
X
Safeguard front, underneath and rear of sawing area from falling parts or sawing sludge.
People must not be injured or equipment damaged.
Noise
Noise can damage the hearing.
X
Wear hearing protection.
Damaging vapours and aerosols
Inhaling damaging vapours and/or aerosols can cause breathing problems.
Breathing in the water fog and exhaust that is emitted is a health hazard.
X
Wear a breathing mask.
X
Provide adequate ventilation in confined spaces.
Risk of slipping
X
Do not work on uneven surfaces.
X
Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
The sludge resulting from cutting is very greasy.
X
Remove sludge or ensure that people cannot slip in it.
Risk of ring saw restart in the event of an accident
X
Ensure that the ring saw can be stopped quickly.
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