Other Risks - Altendorf WA 80 Operator's Manual

Other risks

3.4 Other risks
Even when the machine is used in accordance with
specifications, despite compliance with all safety
regulations, because of the construction of the ma-
chine which is determined by the purpose for which
it is used, the following risks might still arise.
– Touching the main saw blade and the scoring
saw blade in the cutting area.
– Touching the main saw blade and of the scoring
saw blade below the table level when the slid-
ing table is right forward or right back.
– Recoil of the workpiece or of parts of the work-
piece.
– Catapulting off of individual teeth with carbide-
tipped saw blades.
– Breakage and spinning off of the saw blade.
– Sticking on the manual or motorized sliding ta-
ble.
– Sticking between the motorized tilt movement
of the saw blade and the rip fence or workpiec-
es located in the tilt area.
– Contact with live parts when electrical installa-
tions are open
– Long-term effects of noise when working for
long periods without hearing protection
– Emission of dust that can damage your health if
operating the machine without dust extraction.
Avoid any dangers that may arise from these
other risks by taking extra care when setting up,
operating and maintaining the machine!
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