Safety Concept; Pressure Switch; Delivery, In-Company Transport And Storage; Delivery - Rothenberger BS 450 Instructions D'utilisation

• The workpiece is inserted into the machine and clamped with clamping prism
• Open saw band cover only in diameter size of the workpiece
• Switch on saw band an pull sawbow forewards slowly. The workpiece is sawed off.
• Swivel saw bow to the rear
• The clamps on the workpiece are released, and the workpiece is removed from the machine.
4.3

Safety concept

4.3.1

Pressure switch

According to valid APR the BS 450 must operate in jogging mode during processes that are
dangerous for the operator. This means that the operator must press the pressure switch of the
hand grip with one hand while sawing. As soon as the button are released, the motor of the saw
band stops.
Danger!
Running saw band may cause serious severance injury!
Descending saw bow may pinch the operator!
• The machine may only be operated by one person.
• Before running the saw band or lowering the saw bow, the operator must ensure
that the work area is clear.
• When starting the work process make absolutely sure that no body parts (arms,
hands, etc.) are within the danger area.
Warning!
Directly or indirectly touching live parts may result in electrocution!
The BS 450 is not disconnected when you release the pressure switch. The main
switch remains in position On.
Danger!
Danger of crushing during operation of the machine!
Crushing of limbs when pulling down the saw bow.
When starting the work process make absolutely sure that no body parts (arms,
hands, etc.) are within the danger area.
5

Delivery, in-company transport and storage

5.1

Delivery

• The BS 450 is delivered by a transportation company and off-loaded at the customer's operat-
ing site.
• The machine is transported and delivered upright lashed down on a wooden pallet.
 Immediately check the off-loaded machine for visible transportation damages. If the machine
has been damaged, document the details and promptly report this to the transportation
company and manufacturer.
 Check also if the delivery contents of the BS 450 are complete (see Chap. 3.2).
5.2

Environmental conditions for storage and transport

Temperature ................................ -10 to +40 °C
Relative humidity ......................... 15-55%, non-condensing
Attention!
Improper environmental conditions may cause damage to machine.
Protect the machine, and especially the electrical equipment, from moisture, rain and
dust. The BS 450 may not be set up or stored outside.
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