Safety During Maintenance; 1.12.1 Disconnecting And Securing The Metal Band Saw; 1.12.2 Using Lifting Equipment; 1.12.3 Mechanical Maintenance Work - Optimum optisaw S 181 Betriebsanleitung

1.12

Safety during maintenance

Inform the operators on time of any maintenance and repair work.
Report all safety relevant changes and performance details of the metal band saw. Document
all changes, have the operating instructions updated accordingly and train machine operators.

1.12.1 Disconnecting and securing the metal band saw

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Turn off the main plug before starting any maintenance or repair work.
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Attach a warning sign on the machine.

1.12.2 Using lifting equipment

WARNING!
The use of unstable lifting and load suspension gear that might break under load can
cause severe injuries or even death.
Check that the lifting and load suspension gear devices
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they have sufficient load carrying
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and that it is in perfect condition.
Observe the accident prevention regulations issued by your Employers Liability
Insurance Association or other competent supervisory authority, responsible for your
company. Fasten the loads properly.
Never walk under suspended loads!

1.12.3 Mechanical maintenance work

Remove or install protection safety devices before starting any maintenance work and re-install
them once the work has been completed.This includes:
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Covers,
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Safety indications and warning signs,
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earth (ground) connections.
If you remove protection or safety devices, refit them immediately after completing the work.
Check if they are working properly!
1.13

Accident report

Inform your superiors and Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH immediately in the event of
accidents, possible sources of danger and any actions which almost led to an accident (near
misses).
There are many possible causes for "near misses".
The sooner they are notified, the faster the causes can be eliminated.
INFORMATION
We point out the specific dangers when performing works with and on the metal band saw
when describing such works.
1.14

Electrical system

Have the machine and/or the electrical equipment checked regularly, at least every six months.
Immediately eliminate all defects such as loose connections, defective wires, etc.
A second person must be present during work on live components to disconnect the power in
the event of an emergency.
Disconnect the metal band saw immediately if there is a malfunction in the power supply !
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