Operating The Machine; Positioning The Machine; Illumination; Start-Up And Stoppage - Norton Clipper CB 311 Operating Instructions Manual

VERS.2017.11.22 CB311_MAN_EN

OPERATING THE MACHINE

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5.1 Positioning the machine

An at least 1.5 meter space must be left around the machine for passage of persons and property
without the danger of blows and to permit normal maintenance procedures.
Any area inside and/or in the vicinity of a machine where the presence of an exposed person is a
risk for his health and safety is to be considered a dangerous area.
Any person who is located totally or partly inside a dangerous area is to be considered an exposed
person.
The person(s) charged with installing, operating, adjusting, maintaining, cleaning, repairing and
transporting a machine is to be considered an operator.
Before positioning the machine check that the floor is perfectly flat without slopes or impediments
that could jeopardize the perfect stability of the machine.
Also check that the load-bearing capacity of the floor is compatible with the weight of the machine.

5.2 Illumination

Machines are not equipped with illumination systems and consequently must be used in adequately
illuminated work sites. It is prohibited to use the machine when the operator does not have a perfect
view of the cutting line.

5.3 Start-up and stoppage

5.3.1 Preliminary checks
It is prohibited to use the machine if any guards or safety devices are missing or inactive
CAUTION:
Before starting the blade make sure that no other operators or various objects are in the vicinity of
the machine.
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