Optimum CS 275 SA - Safety Devices

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• instruct staff regularly (at least once a year) on
- all safety standards that apply to the machine,
- operation,
- accredited technical guidelines,
• check staff‘s understand,
• document training/instruction,
• require staff to confirm participation in training/instruction by a signature,
• check whether the staff are aware of safety and of dangers in the workplace and whether
they
observe the operating manual.
The user must
Obligations
of the user
• have received training in operation of the circular metal saw,
• know the function and principle of operation,
• before the machine is first used
- have read and understood the operating manual,
- be familiar with all safety devices and regulations.
Additional
qualificatio
n
require-
me
nts
For work on the following machine components there are additional requirements:
• Electrical components or devices: This work must only be carried out by a qualified electri-
cian
or person working under the instructions and supervision of a qualified electrician.
Before carrying out work on electric components or operating units the following measures
must be taken, in the order given.
- Disconnect all poles
- Ensure that the machine cannot be turned on again
- Check that there is no voltage
1.5 User positions
The user must stand in front of the circular metal saw.
INFORMATIO
N
The mains plug of the circular metal saw must be freely accessible.
1.6 Safety devices
Use the circular metal saw only with properly functioning safety devices.
Stop the circular metal saw immediately if there is a failure in the safety device or if it is not func-
tio
ning for any reason.
It
is your responsibility!
If
a safety device has been activated or has failed, the circular metal saw must only be used
when
• the cause of the failure has been removed,
• it has been verified that there is no resulting danger for the staff or objects.
WARNING!
If
you bypass, remove or override a safety device in any other way, you are endangering
yourself and other staff working with the circular metal saw. The possible consequences
ar
e:
• damage as a result of components or parts of components flying off at high speed,
• contact with rotating parts,