6HBS series | Version 2.03
Safety
2.5 General safety instructions
Tooling, retooling, maintenance and servicing work may
only be performed by trained personnel when the equip-
ment is not running.
Unauthorised conversions and modifications of the
wood band saw are not permitted for safety reasons.
2.6 Safety instructions for operating staff
Always avoid working methods that affect the safety of
the wood band saw
The operator must ensure that unauthorised persons do
not work with the wood band saw (e.g., by actuating
systems that prevent unauthorised use).
The operator is obliged to check the wood band saw at
least once before use (daily) for visible signs of damage
and defects and to immediately report any changes that
have occurred (including changes to operating behav-
iour) that could impair safety.
The operator must also ensure that the wood band saw
is operated only in a technically perfect condition.
- Before switching on the machine, make sure the
workpiece is correctly clamped!
- When working on the machine, always keep your
hands away from rotating parts!
- Do not remove sharp edged chips with your
hands; use a hand brush or chip rake!
- Use the safety devices and fasten them securely.
Never work without safety equipment; keep the
safety equipment in good working order. Check its
functionality before starting work.
- Keep the machine and your work environment
clean at all times. Ensure sufficient illumination.
- Always secure the workpiece when working with
suitable clamping equipment. Ensure a sufficient
support surface.
- The machine's design must not be changed; the
machine must not be used for work not intended
by the manufacturer.
- Never work under the influence of illnesses that im-
pair concentration, drugs, alcohol or medication.
- Remove spanners and other loose parts from the
machine after assembly or repairs before you
switch the machine on.
- Observe all safety instructions and warnings on
the machine and keep the labels in a legible state
- Keep children and persons who are not familiar
with the machine clear of your work environment,
the machine and tools.
- The machine may only be used, tooled and main-
tained by persons who are familiar with it and in-
structed in terms of its risks.
- Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of
the socket. Protect the cable against heat, oil and
sharp edges.
- Make sure that the main switch is in the OFF posi-
tion when you connect the machine with the power
supply in order to avoid inadvertent switching on.
- Wear close-fitting work clothes, protective eye-
wear, safety shoes and hearing protection. Tie
back long hair. Do not wear watches, bracelets,
necklaces rings or gloves when working (rotating
parts!).
- Immediately resolve malfunctions that impair
safety.
- Never leave the machine operational without su-
pervision, remain near the machine until it reaches
a complete standstill. Then pull the mains plug to
prevent undesirable switching on
- Protect the machine against humidity (risk of short
circuit!).
- Never use power tools and machines in the vicinity
of flammable liquids and gases (risk of explo-
sion!).
- Before using the machine, make sure that no parts
are damaged. Replace damaged parts immedi-
ately to avoid sources of danger!
- Do not overload the machine! Working within the
stated performance limits is better and safer. Use
the right tools! Make sure that tools are not blunt or
damaged.
- Use only genuine spare parts and accessories to
avoid potential risks and risk of accident.
NOTE!
Observe the regulations applicable in the country of
use (currently effective version).
NOTE!
Before starting up, using, maintaining or intervening
with the machine in any other way, always carefully
read the operating and maintenance instructions.
Only persons who are familiar with handling and the
effect of the machine are permitted to handle and
work on and with the machine.
IMPORTANT!
Repairs, maintenance and upgrades may only be
performed by qualified personnel with the machine
switched off (disconnect the mains plug!)!
