Optimum S210G - Safety during operation; Safety during maintenance

Safety
OPTIMUM
MASCHINEN - GERMANY
© 2008
GB
Page 12 Metal belt saw S210G; S275G; S210G Vario; S275G Vario version 1.3.1 4 February 2008
Individual protection gear for special work
Protect your face and eyes: During all work, and specifically work during which your face and
eyes are exposed to hazard, a safety helmet with a face guard should be worn.
Use safety gloves when you lift or handle sharp-edged components manually.
Wear safety shoes when you position, dismantle or transport heavy components.
1.10 Safety during operation
In the description of work with and on the metal belt saw we highlight the dangers specific to that
work.
WARNING!
Prior to activating the metal belt saw please double-check whether this will
• not lead to any danger with respect to people
,
• not cause any damage to equipment.
Avoid unsafe working practises:
• Check that no one can be endangered as a result of the work to be initiated.
• The instructions in this manual must be observed during assembly, handling, maintenance
and repair.
• Do not work on the grinder if your concentration is reduced, for example, because you are
taking medication.
• Observe the rules for preventing accidents issued by your association for the prevention of
occupational accidents and safety in the workplace or other inspection authorities.
• Stay at the metal belt saw until all rotating parts have come to a halt.
• Use prescribed protection gear. Make sure to wear a well-fitting work suit and, where neces-
sary, a hairnet.
• Inform the inspector of any danger or failure.
1.11 Safety during maintenance
Report and
document
any changes
Inform operators timely on maintenance and repair work.
Report all safety relevant changes or performance details of the metal belt saw. Document all
changes, have the operation manual changed accordingly and train the machine operators.
1.11.1 Disconnecting the metal belt saw and making it safe
Unplug the machine from the mains before beginning any maintenance or repair work.
Place a warning sign on the machine.