15.3 Remaining risk factors
It is important to ensure that each machine has remaining risks.
In the execution of all work (even the simplest) greatest attention is
required. A safe working depends on you!
Even if the machine is used as required it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors
totally. The following hazards may arise in connection with the machine´s construction and design:
Damage to hearing, when sound levels in workshop add up to a total level being harmful. Wear
ear-muffs to eliminate this risk factor.
Respiratory damages due to harmful emissions of wood dust.
Severe cutting injuries at contact with the running band in the uncovered cutting zone.
Injuries (cuts) when changing the band. Wear safety gloves when changing the saw band.
Injury from catapulted workpieces or parts of workpieces.
Injury through breaking saw band
Electrocution through contact with internal leading machine parts
This risk factors can be minimized through obeying all security and operation instructions, proper
machine maintenance, proficient and appropriate operation by persons with technical knowledge and
experience.
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