Machine Determination; Protective Clothing And Personal Safety - Bomar Ergonomic Series Operating Instructions Manual

The operating instructions must be read by any person, who gets in touch with the
machine during transportation, installation, using, servicing, reparation, stocking or
removal!
Attention!
The operating instructions must be available at the machine
position! Keep the operating instructions in a good condition!
The operating instructions include relevant information. The operator must
familiarize himself with the installation and operation, safety notes and machine
servicing, to reach maximum reliability and lifespan. The operating instructions
serve to avoid risks, which are linked with work on the machine. Before transporting
and using the machine, please read the instructions thoroughly!
1.1.

Machine determination

The band saw Ergonomic 340.278 DG is determined for cutting and shortening of
rolled bars and drawn bars as well as profiles from steels, stainless steels, non-
ferrous metals and plastics with cutting angles -45° to 60°.
Combustible materials are excluded from 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 measures for both the operator
and the machine to be protected. Nevertheless, these measures cannot prevent all
injuries. All personnel must read this chapter and understand it, before they start to
work on the machine. Always follow the instructions about work safety! The
personnel must take into account other aspects of the risk, which include the
conditions of the working place and the material.
1.2.

Protective clothing and personal safety

Wear fitting clothes! Loosely fitting clothes may be caught in the moving machine
parts and cause serious injuries.
Attention!
Gloves can be worn only when manipulating with the
material or replacing parts! The machine and its
accessories must be inactive!
If the machine is running, you must not wear gloves! There
is a higher risk of getting caught in the moving machinery!
Wear protective gloves! Material cuts and saw band have sharp edges and may
cause injuries.
Wear protective shoes with non-skid soles! Unsuitable shoes may cause balance
loss and following injury. Falling pieces may cause serious injuries too.
Wear protective goggles! Chips and cooling liquid may damage your eyes.
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