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3.4
Accident Prevention
To avoid accidents, the following rules must be observed for operation:
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Prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to the machine.
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Keep unauthorized persons away from the danger areas.
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Repeatedly inform present other persons about existing residual risks (see section
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Conduct and record regular training & instruction for persons who must be in the area of the machine.
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New employees must be trained internally to work on a thickener and this training must be documented.
3.5
General Safety Regulations
In general, the following safety regulations and obligations apply when handling the machine:
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A sliding table saw may only be operated in a technically perfect and clean condition.
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It is prohibited to remove, modify or bypass any protective, safety or monitoring equipment.
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It is forbidden to modify or alter the machine without the written approval of the manufacturer / supplier.
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Faults or damage must be reported to the operator immediately, eliminated without delay and repaired if
necessary.
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For repairs, only original spare parts may be used.
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All protective, safety and monitoring devices must be regularly checked and maintained by the operator.
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Only instructed, trained or qualified persons may work on this machine.
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Maintenance work must be carried out and documented in accordance with the maintenance instruc-
tions.
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After maintenance or repair, the machine may only be started with all protective devices fitted. A respon-
sible person must be defined for this purpose, who checks that the guards have been properly installed.
For the operation of a sliding table saw, the respective national safety regulations for employees as well as the
national safety and accident prevention regulations apply.
