Safety and operating instructions
Safety instructions
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to
yourself or others, read and understand the Safety
and operating instruction before installing,
operating, repairing, maintaining, or changing
accessories on the machine.
Post this Safety and operating instruction at work
locations, provide copies to employees, and make
sure that everyone reads the Safety and operating
instruction before operating or servicing the
machine.
In addition, the operator or the operator's employer
must assess the specific risks that may be present as
a result of each use of the machine.
Safety signal words
The safety signal words Danger, Warning and
Caution have the following meanings:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Personal precautions and
qualifications
Only qualified and trained persons may operate or
maintain the machine. They must be physically able
to handle the bulk, weight, and power of the tool.
Always use your common sense and good
judgement.
Personal protective equipment
Always use approved protective equipment.
Operators and all other persons in the working area
must wear protective equipment, including at a
minimum:
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Protective helmet
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Hearing protection
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Impact resistant eye protection with side
protection
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Respiratory protection when appropriate
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Protective gloves
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Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate
injury.
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Proper protective boots
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Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not
loose-fitting) that covers your arms and legs.
Drugs, alcohol or medication
WARNING
Drugs, alcohol or medication
Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your
judgment and powers of concentration. Poor
reactions and incorrect assessments can lead to
severe accidents or death.
Never use the machine when you are tired or
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under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
No person who is under the influence of drugs,
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alcohol or medication may operate the machine.
Installation, precautions
WARNING
Whipping hydraulic hose
Hydraulic hoses under pressure can whip
uncontrollably if screws loosen or are loosened. A
whipping hydraulic hose can cause severe injuries.
Depressurise the hydraulic system before
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loosening the connection of a hydraulic hose.
Tighten the nuts on the connections of the
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hydraulic hoses to the required torque.
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Check that the hydraulic hose and the connections
are not damaged.
CAUTION
Moving parts
Risk for crushed hands and fingers.
Never check bores or passages with hands or
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fingers.
Never clean chips with fingers use brush instead.
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WARNING
Cutting blade hazard
A cutting blade may burst and cause personal injury
or death.
Check that no persons are within the safety
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distance, which is 15 m (49 ft). Never start cutting
until the working zone is clear.
Never use a cutting blade with a lower speed
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rating than the machine's.
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Inspect the disc before usage, check that it is not
chipped, cracked or show signs of other defects.
Check that the cutting blade is fitted correctly and
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does not show signs of damage.
3392 5186 90a | Original instructions
SAW 14, 16, Cart