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WORK SITE SAFETY
Operate the equipment and handle blades in full daylight or under
adequate site lighting, cast from at least four sides to minimize shadows.
Keep the work area clean, free of clutter, pets, children, obstacles, hazards
or distractions.
Keep all children and animals well away from the equipment, blades and
worksite.
A broken blade can be ejected out of the sawdust chute at high velocity.
Keep all people and pets completely clear of the path of the sawdust chute.
Remember that, as the carriage moves, so foes the blade and the path of
the sawdust chute.
Risk of a blade breaking increases when it is not properly and regularly
profiled and maintained and/or when a blade is used past its service life.
The illustration below depicts a view of a work site as seen from above. It
sets out the minimum safety distance for persons other than the operator.
While operating the equipment, the operator must be within the stipulated
area, bounded between the broken line and the nearest side of the
sawmill.
While the equipment is running, persons other than the operator must
observe the safety distances stipulated in the illustration. The minimum
safety distance away from the equipment for persons other than the
operator on the left side of the sawmill (opposite the operator) is 15m due
to the risk of blades being ejected out of the sawdust chute. On all other
sides of the equipment, the minimum distance away for persons other than
the operator is 6m.
Keep hands, limbs and all body parts completely clear of the blade, cables
and any other moving parts. Remember that, as the carriage moves so do
the blade, cables and other moving parts. Keep clear of all danger areas.
Never operate the petrol powered engine in an enclosed area. Operate
petrol-powered engine outside only, in a well ventilated area. The exhaust
gases of the engine can cause nausea, delirium, and potentially death
unless adequate ventilation is present.
Never walk on the rails or cross bunks.
Never step across the rails.
Set up the equipment on level ground so that there is at least 3m of level
ground around the rails and that there are no obstacles within that area.
Do not stand between the pile of logs and the equipment.
Always stand at the side of the pile of logs when handling the logs. Never
stand where you are at risk of being hit by a rolling log.
Keep a fully charged dry-chemical fire extinguisher visible and easily
accessible at the worksite.
Keep a fully stocked first air kit visible and easily accessible at the worksite.
Never work alone. Make sure that there are other adults within hearing
distance should you need to call for help.
OPERATING
THE
EQUIPMENT
Cutting tools:
Stand behind the carriage and keep both your hands on the
push handle while operating the equipment. Never stand in front of the
carriage or blade. Never pull the carriage through the cut.
Saw head drop danger:
Releasing, even slightly on the adjustment winch
will release the winch brake. Releasing the winch break will cause the saw-
head to drop quickly and violently causing serious injury.
Clutch:
The clutch mechanism is extremely sensitive. Even the slightest
touch when the engine is idling can engage the clutch and thereby cause
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