has to be installed, which regulates the pressure before it reaches the machine. Never direct a hydraulic hose at
yourself or anyone else. Do not pull or carry the machine by the hydraulic hose.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF OPERATING HAZARDS
Before beginning work make sure that the hands are protected from the following hazards whilst working with the
machine: impacts, crushing, cuts, abrasions and heat.
The operating and maintenance personnel must be physically able to handle the bulk, weight, power and/or
torque of the machine.
Do not use the machine if you have taken any medication or drugs, after drinking alcohol or with any other
constraints on your vision, reaction time or judgment. Work in the best possible position so that you can react with
both hands to any normal or unexpected movements of the machine.
Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing in order to avoid improper strain and to be able to support
the reaction torque of the machine.
If you cannot support the reaction torque of the machine independently then use a torque support (e.g. linear
stand, telescopic arm, holding fixture/ holder-on, support grip).
Additionally observe the following items:
- Only operate the machine after having carefully read the instruction booklet.
- Only skilled persons are allowed to the grinding tool.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to damaged, wrongly mounted or applied grinding tools. Only use
undamaged grinding tools and mount them carefully.
NOTICE - Exercise utmost care when handling grinding tools!
Remark: For further safety recommendations and hints refer to relevant laws, regulations, safety instructions
and technical standards for metal saw blades in the different countries, as well as the FEPA safety code for the
appropriate use of grinding tools.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS
WARNING - Loose clothing, personal jewellery (e.g. necklace), scarves/ ties, long hair or gloves can
get caught up in the machine tool or accessories and thus cause severe injuries (lack of breath by
throttling, abrasions, skin injuries and/ or cuts and lacerations)
Wear suitable close fitting work clothing!
Wear a hair net, if you have long hair.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF NOISE HAZARDS
Always wear hearing protection (EN 352).
Use hearing protection as instructed by your employer and as required by occupational health and
safety regulations.
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