Residual Risk - SaMASZ PG 150 Operator's Manual

4.2. Residual risk

Despite the fact, that company SaMASZ– the manufacturer of the machine takes
responsibility for design and manufacturing of the rake, in order to eliminate dangerous
situations, certain risk during machine's operation is unavoidable. Residual risk results from
incorrect behaviour of the scissor trimmer operator.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
operation of machine by minors as well as not being familiarized with operator's manual,
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operation of machine by persons under influence of alcohol or other abusive substances,
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not keeping caution while transportation and shifting of scissor trimmer during operation,
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transport of persons remaining on the machine,
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presence of persons and animals within the machine operation range,
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performing operations related to servicing and adjustment with engine on.
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1. Danger of catching
This kind of risk is present when position of machine is being changed, as a result of
operating near rotating parts.
During operation, maintenance and regulations always wear protective gloves, shoes and
clothes without loose parts, belts and so on. Always comply with safety decals placed on the
machine.
2. Danger of injury and abrasion
This risk is present when replacing working parts with sharp edges, cleaning the machine,
removing the clogging and jams. During any maintenance and repair works, always wear safety
gloves.
3. Danger of cutting limbs off
Contact between cutting knives and body may lead to serious injuries, and in extreme cases
amputation of limbs or even death. Failure to pay enough attention when operating the machine
nearby unauthorized personnel may cause an accident.
4. Danger of kick
Kick is one of the most dangerous accidents which are likely when operating machine. It is
described as uncontrolled, sudden and very quick motion of an object or part of it being processed
(splinter, knurl, etc.). Direct impact of the material against human body may cause, depending on
the material weight and size, as well as speed and the impact location, bruises, injections, loss of an
eye, teeth, or even death due to damage to organs and vast internal haemorrhages.
5. Danger of irritation to the respiratory tract
Lesser threat when cutting is also a dusty atmosphere as emission of significant fractions of fine
chips and dust. The operator thus should operate in a tight cabin with proper airflow.
6. Danger of liquid ejection out of hydraulic system
During connection of hydraulic hoses to hydraulic connectors make sure, that either the
extension arm's and the trimmer's hydraulic system is without pressure.
During operation of hydraulic system always wear protective glasses and gloves. Check
regularly hydraulic hoses.
CAUTION:
Residual risk results from incorrect behaviour of the machine operator.
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SCISSOR TRIMMER
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