1.1 Overview of dangers
The following overview is a summary of the potential dangers that the
machine may pose to life and health, and of possible injuries. The
design and construction of the machine, coupled with the safety
equipment installed in compliance with EC machinery directive
89/392/EEC, eliminates danger to persons. Any measures that can be
taken by the user to reduce any residual dangers are indicated in the
overview below.
Type of danger Danger point Danger Extra measures
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Mechanical danger
• Being caught or rolled up • Rotary tool holder Danger of injury -
• Grinding wheel Danger of injury -
• Fluids and gases expelled
under high pressure • Hydraulic hoses Danger of injury -
• Parts ejected at high speed • Workpiece Danger of injury -
Electrical danger
• Due to electrical contact • Direct contact with normally Lethal danger -
live parts
• Indirect contact with parts Lethal danger -
that are live when faulty
Danger from noise emission
• Hearing loss • During the grinding process Health hazard -
Danger from material
• Through contact with or by • Grinding coolant Health hazard • Provide for adequate
inhaling toxic fluids, gases, ventilation
mist, vapors and dust • Use grinding coolants as
specified in operator's
manual (non-chlorinated)
Danger due to faults or
malfunctions • Drives Danger of injury -
• Power supply faults • Control voltage Danger of injury -
• Faulty installation • quicksharp Danger of injury • Note operating instructions
Thermal danger - - -
Danger from vibrations - - -
Danger from radiation - - -
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Extra measures the customer can take to reduce any danger remaining despite the
safety equipment of the machine
6 quicksharp B60E