by occupational health and safety regulations.
environment or from using the machine can cause ill health (e.g. cancer, birth
defects, asthma and/ or dermatitis).
• Carry out risk assessment regarding dust and fume hazards and implement
• Keep the working place clean.
• Keep in mind that working in certain materials may create dust and fumes
Remark: Some types of metal may have toxic coatings.
Please pay particular attention to avoid skin contact and breathing in, when working with
those materials. Ask your material supplier about special safety instructions and stick to them.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF PROJECTILE HAZARDS
operator, as well as for the persons within the vicinity of the machine. Assess
and determine the grade of protection required depending on the individual
case. The risks to others should also be assessed at this time.
accessories, inserted tools, or the tool itself breaks, there is danger from high
velocity projectiles.
• Before using the machine check all parts for damages.
• Replace damaged parts immediately.
• When working on brittle material make sure that you are protected against harmful splinters.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF ACCESSORY HAZARDS
Only use machine tools, accessories and consumables, which are recommended by the
manufacturer. Make sure choosing the correct size and the correct type. Only use accessories,
which are in proper condition and do not touch them during operation.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION
OF DUST AND FUME HAZARDS
Wear respiratory protection.
Use respiratory protection as instructed by your employer and as required
Potentially generated or disturbed dust and fumes in the working
appropriate measures.
causing a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Wear impact-resistant safety goggles (EN 166) – This refers to the
On overhead work, wear a safety helmet (EN 397). If a work piece,