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The operating instructions must be read by the person, who keeps in touch with the
machine before transportation, installation, using, servicing, reparation, stocking or
removal!
The operating instructions include relevant information. The operator must familiarise
himself with the install and operation, safety notes and machine servicing, because
reliability and service life must be reached. The operating instructions must avoid risks,
which are linked to work on the machine. Before transporting and using of the
machine, please read the instructions thoroughly!
Attention!
The operating instructions must be available at the machine!
Keep the operating instructions in good condition!
1.1.
Band saw using
The band saw Practix 285.230 G Manual or Practix 285.230 G Pulldown is used for
cutting and shortening of rolled bars and drawn bars and profiles from steels, stainless
steels, non-ferrous metals and plastics with cutting angles from 0° to 60°.
Combustible materials are excepted for cutting! Any other usage and operation
outside this range are unauthorized and the manufacturer/supplier does not accept
any responsibility for any damages resulting from such misuse. The operator has full
responsibility!
The machine is equipped with safety and protective guarding for operator and
machine protection. Nevertheless, this safety and protective guarding cannot prevent
injury. Service personnel must read this chapter and comprehend it, before he starts to
work on the machine. Always keep instructions about work safety! Service personnel
must take into account other aspects of the risk, which refer to the ambient conditions
and the material.
Attention!
Consider the safety signs on the machine. Do not remove or
damage them!
1.2.
Protective suit and personal safety
Wear tight fitting overalls! Loose fitting clothes may be caught with machine parts
and cause serious injury.
Wear protective gloves! Material cuts and saw band have sharp edges and may cause
serious injuries.
Attention!
Gloves you can use only at working material replacement (saw
band)! The machine and accessories must be inactive!
If the machine is running, you must not wear gloves! It is
dangerous, because some parts of the machine can catch
gloves!
Wear protective shoes with non-skid soles! The unsuitable shoes may cause balance
loss and following injury. Falling work pieces may cause serious injuries too.
Wear protective goggles! Chips and cooling liquid may damage your eyes.
Always wear ear protections! Most of the machines emit up to 80 dB and may
damage your hearing.
Do not wear jewellery and always tie back long hair! Moving machine parts can
catch jewellery or loose hair and may cause serious injuries.
Operate the machine only when you are fit enough to work. Illnesses or injuries
diminish concentration. Avoid machine work, which may compromise the safety of you
and your colleagues!
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