Residual Risks; Safe Working - ATIKA DKV 400 Instructions D'utilisation

Residual risks

Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if the
relevant safety regulations are complied with due to the design
determined by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety information" and
the "Intended usage" as well as the whole of the operating
instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Risk of injury to fingers and hands caused by the tool (saw
blade) or workpiece (e.g. when changing the saw blade).
Injury from parts of the workpiece spinning off.
Throwback of the workpiece or workpiece parts.
Breakage and spinning off from the saw blade.
Risk from electricity, by using non-standard electrical
connections.
Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for
longer periods of time without ear protection.
Emission of harmful timber dust when operating without
exhaust suction.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.

Safe working

Woodworking machines can be dangerous if not used
properly. If electrical tools are used, the fundamental safety
precautions must be met to preclude the risks of fire,
electric shock and injuries to persons.
Before commissioning this product, read and keep to the
following advice. Also observe the preventive regulations of
your professional association and the safety provisions
applicable in the respective country, in order to protect
yourself and others from possible injury.
Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who work
with the machine.
Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it, by
reading and understanding the operating instructions.
Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see
"Normal intended use" and "Working with the vacuum
cleaner").
Avoid abnormal posture. Provide a safe standing position
and keep at any time the balance.
Be observant. Attend to what you do. Start working with
rationality. Do not use the device when you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments. One moment
of carelessness when using the device can result in serious
injuries.
Wear suitable work clothes:
− do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can
catch in moving parts.
− slip-proof shoes
− wear a hair-net if your hair is long
Wear protective clothing:
− ear protection (Sound intensity level at workplace can
exceed 85 dB (A))
− safety goggles
− breathing mask when carrying out works that produce a
lot of dust
Operate the saw only on
− firm
− level
− slip-free
− vibration free surface
Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Untidiness
can result in accidents.
Take into consideration environmental influences:
− Do not expose the saw to rain.
− Do not use the saw in a damp or wet environment.
− Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
− Do not use the saw near to flammable liquids or gases.
− The timber dust created while operating the machine
impairs the visibility required and is partially damaging
to health. Use the connection of the dust extraction and
make sure that this is properly connected and used.
Never leave the saw unattended.
Persons under 18 years shall not operate the saw. An
exception is youngsters under the age of 16 within the
scope of their vocational training under supervision.
Keep other persons away.
Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch
the tool or cable.
Keep them away from your working area.
Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in
the given performance range.
Only operate the machine with complete and correctly
attached safety equipment and do not alter anything on the
machine that could impair the safety.
Do not used cracked saw blades or those that have
changed shape.
Only use well sharpened saw blades, as blunt saw blades
not only increase the risk of throw-back errors, but also
load the motor.
Insert the saw blade always in that way that the teeth face
downwards. Clamp the saw blade so hard that it can not
break.
Take the correct working posture. The saw teeth must face
the operator.
Do not use any saw blades which do not correspond to the
indicated characteristics of this instruction manual.
The use of other tools and other accessories can
signify a risk of injury for you.
The saw blade protection shall always be used. It has to be
positioned in the way that the saw blade is covered
completely except for the part necessary for the work piece
machining.
Provide that pieces cut off are not caught by the saw blade
and thrown away.
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