3.4 Accident Prevention
To avoid accidents, the following rules must be observed for operation:
• Prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to the machine.
• Keep unauthorized persons away from the danger areas.
• Repeatedly inform present other persons about existing residual risks (see section 4.1.3).
• Conduct and record regular training & instruction for persons who must be in the area of the machine.
• New employees must be trained internally to work on a thickener and this training must be documented.
3.5 General Safety Regulations
In general, the following safety regulations and obligations apply when handling the machine:
• A sliding table saw may only be operated in a technically perfect and clean condition.
• It is prohibited to remove, modify or bypass any protective, safety or monitoring equipment.
• It is forbidden to modify or alter the machine without the written approval of the manufacturer / supplier.
• Faults or damage must be reported to the operator immediately, eliminated without delay and repaired if
necessary.
• For repairs, only original spare parts may be used.
• All protective, safety and monitoring devices must be regularly checked and maintained by the operator.
• Only instructed, trained or qualified persons may work on this machine.
• Maintenance work must be carried out and documented in accordance with the maintenance instruc-
tions.
• After maintenance or repair, the machine may only be started with all protective devices fitted. A respon-
sible person must be defined for this purpose, who checks that the guards have been properly installed.
For the operation of a sliding table saw, the respective national safety regulations for employees as well as the
national safety and accident prevention regulations apply.
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