OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
Safety
Version 1.0 dated 2015-06-18
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Original operating instructions
S275N | S275NV
GB
injuries due to components or parts of components flying off at high speed,
contact with rotating and revolting parts,
fatal electrocution,
The metal belt saw includes the following safety devices:
an EMERGENCY-Stop button
a saw blade casing with protective cover and position switch,
protective covers of the saw blade guide.
1.8.1 EMERGENCY-Stop button
The EMERGENCY-Stop button switches the metal belt saw off.
INFORMATION
After actuation, turn the EMERGENCY-STOP push button clockwise in order to switch the
metal belt saw on again.
1.8.2 Saw arch
The arch of the metal belt saw is provided with a protective cover. The protective cover protects
the belt guide pulleys and the rotating saw belt.
INFORMATION
The metal belt saw only switches on when the protective cover is being closed.
WARNING!
Danger of injury! The teeth of the saw belt are sharp. Take great care when opening the
protective cover to change the saw blade.
Close and mount all protective covers before restarting the metal belt saw.
1.8.3 Saw belt guide
Refit the protective covers after each exchange of the saw blade.
1.8.4 Prohibition, warning and mandatory signs
INFORMATION
All warning signs must be legible. They must be checked regularly.
1.9
Safety check
Check the metal belt saw at least once per shift. Inform the person responsible immediately of
any damage, defects or changes in the operating function.
Check all safety devices
at the beginning of each shift (with the machine stopped),
once a week (with the machine in operation),
after all maintenance and repair work.
Check that prohibition, warning and information signs and the labels on the metal belt saw
are legible (clean them, if necessary)
are complete.