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1.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Operators of the machine should observe Health & Safety guidance as to use of PPE when
operating the machine, in particular:
Use of protective clothing e.g. tear-resistant sturdy overalls.
Use of protective footwear e.g. wear safety shoes with protective toes and
sturdy grips which are penetration resistant
Gloves – avoid wearing gloves when operating the machine to avoid the gloves
getting caught;
Hair - persons with long hair should tie their hair up and wear a hairnet (to avoid
the risk of hair being tangled on the machine);
Ears - wear hearing protection such as earplugs or earmuffs to avoid exposure to
noise
1.5 Residual Risks
The machine is considered operationally safe when used in accordance with this manual
however the following residual risks should be considered and adequate steps taken to
ensure such risks are minimised:
The machine is powered by electricity. Before carrying out any maintenance, cleaning
or repair work to the machine, ensure the machine is switched off and cannot be
inadvertently switched on again. If work is required on any electrical component of the
machine, ensure that the voltage supply is completely isolated. Do not remove any
safety devices or alter them to prevent them from functioning correctly.
Electrical energy can cause serious risk to health. Damaged
or broken electrical insulation materials (e.g. cabling) or
individual components (e.g. the motor/starter) can cause
electrical shocks which can cause death.
• Risk of injury from contact with the chisel
• Risk of injury through accidental contact with rotating parts – do not attempt to
remove any guarding from the machine during machining
• Risk of injury due to ejected workpieces
• Hearing damage as a result of exposure to high noise levels – take precautions
• Damage to lungs due to the inhalation of dust, which can vary when working with
different types of wood/wood with varying moisture content.
The following section offers a guide to transporting, assembling, and installing the machine.
These are all skills that should not be attempted by those who have not received relevant
training.
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