Safety
HKS 230 | Version 3.06
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Operating staff:
Operating staff has undergone an induction by the oper-
ator about the entrusted tasks and potential hazards re-
sulting from improper behaviour. Tasks which go beyond
normal operation may only be carried out by the operator
if they are listed in the operation manual and the opera-
tor has made him/herself familiar with them.
Qualified electrician
Due to the electrician's specialised training, know-how,
experience and knowledge of pertinent standards and
regulations the electrician is in a position to work on the
electrical systems, and autonomously identify and avoid
potential hazards.
Specialist staff:
As a result of specialist training, expertise, experience
and skills in terms of the relevant standards and regula-
tions, specialist staff is able to complete the tasks they
are entrusted with and independently identify hazards
and avert risks.
Manufacturer:
Certain work must be carried out by manufacturer spe-
cialist staff only. Other staff is not permitted to carry out
this work. Contact our customer service to have the work
carried out.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is intended to protect the
health and safety of persons at work. Staff must wear the
personal protective equipment indicated in individual
sections of these operating instructions when carrying
out the different tasks on the machine.
The personal protective equipment is described in the
following section:
2.5 General safety precautions
Note the following:
- Use the safety devices and fasten them securely.
Never work without safety equipment and keep it in
good working order.
- Keep the machine and your work environment clean at
all times. Ensure sufficient illumination.
- Always secure the workpiece when working. Ensure a
sufficient support surface.
- The metal-cutting circular saw's design must not be
changed; the machine must not be used for work not in-
tended by the manufacturer.
- Never work under the influence of illnesses that impair
concentration, drugs, alcohol or medication.
- Keep children and persons who are not familiar with the
metal-cutting circular saw clear of your work environ-
ment, the machine and tools.
- Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the
socket. Protect the cable against heat, oil and sharp
edges.
- Immediately resolve malfunctions that impair safety.
- Protect the metal-cutting circular saw against humidity
(risk of short circuit!).
- Before using the metal-cutting circular saw, make sure
that no parts are damaged. Replace damaged parts im-
mediately to avoid sources of danger!
- Never overload the metal-cutting circular saw! Working
within the stated performance limits is better and safer.
Use the right saw blade! Make sure that the saw blade
is not damaged.
- Use only genuine spare parts and accessories to avoid
potential risks and risk of accident.
Eye protection
Protective glasses protect the eyes against pro-
jected parts and splashes of liquid.
Hearing protection
Hearing protection protects the ears against hearing
damage caused by noise. .
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection serves to protect the respira-
tory tract and lungs against absorbing dust particles.
Suitable protective gloves
Protective gloves protect the hands from compo-
nents with sharp objects as well as friction, abrasion,
and deep-cut injuries.
Safety shoes
Safety shoes protect feet from pinching, falling parts
and slipping on slippery surfaces.
Protective clothing
Protective work clothing means tight-fitting clothing
with low tear resistance.
