Indirect touch with residual currents
De
adly electric shocks
● Equip the machine's supply line with a fault-current circuit breaker.
2.7.2 Operate
Im
proper operation
Serious injuries
● Machine may only be operated by authorised, trained personnel who are
f
amiliar with how to operate the machine and are in strict observance of all
safety instructions.
● It is absolutely forbidden for anyone who is under the influence of drugs,
alc
ohol or reaction-impairing medication to work on or with the machine.
Deactivated or defective protective devices
Serious injuries
● The safety equipment required for processing must be in good working con-
dit
ions and properly maintained. Check all required safety devices to ensure
good working condition.
● Do not switch off, circumvent or remove protective and safety devices during
oper
ation.
Large or small workpieces
Serious injuries
● Ensure that there is sufficient space to work around the machine.
Dr
ive fed workpieces could be a hazard when processing. Keep sufficient
distance from walls, machines and fixed objects.
● Support long workpieces with additional supports (e.g. table extensions,
r
oller supports).
● Use auxiliary equipment for machining short and narrow workpieces (e.g.
push g
rip, pushing stick, workpiece holder).
Foreign objects in the workpiece
Serious injuries
● Carefully inspect workpieces for foreign matter (nails, screws) which might
im
pair processing.
During operation
Serious injuries
● Offcuts or other parts of the workpiece must not be removed from the
w
orking area whilst the machine is still running.
● Injury from flying workpieces and parts of the workpieces (e.g. knots, off-
c
uts).