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SAFETY REGULATIONS
WARNING!
The one-man sawmill must
never be used if any of the
safety devices or guards is
damaged or does not work.
WARNING!
The fuel used in the one-man
sawmill has the following
hazardous properties:
1. The fluid, its vapour, and its
exhaust fumes are poison-
ous.
2. Can cause skin irritation.
3. Is highly inflammable.
The One-man Sawmill Safety
Equipment
Special safety regulations apply to the fuel used
with the one-man sawmill. These are documented
in the section Fuel Handling on page 23.
Fuel Safety
Risk Zone
The risk zone is evident from the picture to the
right.
No unauthorised persons may be present in the
risk zone.
The risk zone should also be kept free of foreign
objects and the ground within the risk zone
should be flat so that the operator avoids stum-
bling.
There are a number of safety devices and
guards in order to prevent accidents when using
the sawmill. These are described in the sawmill’s
general description. See page 15.
The safety devices and guards also require
regular inspection and maintenance. Measures
and intervals are documented in the section
Maintenance. See page 30-35.
Personnel
The following apply to personnel using the one-
man sawmill:
1. Shall have read and understood the content
of this operator’s manual.
2. Must not be under the influence of alcohol or
medication, nor suffering from tiredness.
3. Good lighting is required when using the
sawmill outside daylight hours.
4. Shall not be a minor.
5. Earthed circuit breaker recommended.
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FIG. 1
Safety During Use
The safety regulations that apply while using the
one-man sawmill are documented in their re-
spective areas under the section Use on page
26-29.
The operator should observe the following safety
measures before and during use:
1. Check that all safety devices and guards are
fitted and undamaged.
2. Check that no fuel has been spilt on the
outside of the tank or on the ground.
3. Ensure that there are no people or animals
within the one-man sawmill’s risk zone.
4. The stopping and locking devices required to
fasten the log shall be used in the intended
manner. See pages 26-28.
5. Adjust the bandsaw guide so that it is as
close to the log as possible. See page 27.
6. Adjust the scale and check that the bandsaw
moves freely over the short and long log
supports by the red markings on the scale.
See page 22.
