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l) Be careful with water on the treated surface Electrical cables must not come into contact with water
m) During a long standstill of the machine, cover the machine with plastic foil
n) If the machine is to be operated using power from a generator, the generator must be operated in
accordance with the current legal regulations and directives in force (this applies to the protective earth
conductor in particular) in order to ensure that all safety devices are functioning and to eliminate possible
damage to electrical components
3.3 Personal sa ety
a) Always wear Personal Protective Equipment while working with the machine.
b) Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts
c) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the machine
d) Disconnect the power supply before any inspections, adjustments and/or maintenance work is started
e) All persons in the proximity of the machine, must wear ear protectors and safety shoes
f) Always seek professional medical attention immediately in case of injury
3.4 Machine sa ety general
a) Safety functions and operating functions must work correct
b) No loose bolts and nuts permitted
c) Never operate machine without the guards and/or safety devices in place
d) Never change anything on the safety devices on the machine!
e) The machine, especially the handle grip must be free of fats/oils and has to be dry
f) All repair work has to be done by qualified Blastrac personnel, this guarantees a safe and reliable machine
g) Always use original Blastrac spare parts and grinding disks This will ensure the best performance
Only original Blastrac parts meet the factory specifications and quality Otherwise Blastrac BV cannot
guarantee the safety of the machine The part numbers can be found in the Service Manual
h) If sa ety-critical changes occur to the machine or its working method, the machine must be shut down
immediately! The cause of the fault must be established, and rectified
i) In the event of operational mal unctions the machine must be shut down immediately and secured!
j) Do not open or remove protective guards while driving gears are running
3.5 Maintenance sa ety
a) Disconnect the power supply before starting inspections and repairing on the machine
b) Wait for standstill of all drives before any inspections, adjustments and/or maintenance work is started
c) Block machine in a stable position before doing any maintenance work
d) Failures due to inadequate or incorrect maintenance may generate very high repair costs and long
standstill periods of the machine Regular maintenance therefore is imperative
e) Operational safety and service life of the machine depends, among other things, on proper maintenance
f) Prevent premature wear by keeping the machine as dust free as possible Clean the machine for this reason
regularly with a dust collector and non-aggressive materials Never use a high pressure water cleaner to
clean the machine
g) It is advisable to stock all spare parts or wear parts that cannot be supplied quickly As a rule, production
standstill periods are more expensive than the cost for the corresponding spare part
h) Do not use any aggressive cleaning materials!
i) Use lint-free cleaning cloths!
j) For the electrical parts, use a tool that is insulated against voltages
3.6 Sa ety regarding dust collectors
a) Always use a Blastrac dust cleaner to ensure a dust-free operation of the machine and clean air at the
workspace Also the airflow helps to cool the machine and prevents overheating
b) Read the operating instructions before using the dust collector
c) The dust container/bag of the dustcollector must be emptied regularly Comply with the local waste
treatment regulations considering the removed material
d) The dust hose must be connected properly with a hose clamp and industrial tape
e) The dust hose must be undamaged and free of obstructions
f) Always switch on the dust collector first!