Mathey Dearman Band Machine - Manual (Page 3)

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Safety
Proper precautions should be taken when using this machine or any and all other heavy cutting and welding equipment. A little
common sense goes a long way towards preventing accidents involving your Mathey Dearman Band Crawler.
1.1 General Safety
 Eye protection must be worn to protect eyes from sparks, flying slag and the brilliant flame.
 Protective clothing such as chaps, sleeves, steel toed shoes and gloves shall be worn to protect the operator from
sparks or slag.
 Make sure loose clothing, tools, belts, etc. do not become entangled between the wheel of the Band Crawler and the
Band.
 Clear the general area where the Band Crawler will be used of all trip hazards.
 Use a Heat-Resistant Shield to protect nearby walls from sparks and hot material.
 Adequate ventilation is required to prevent the concentration of oxygen/fuel, gas and/or other toxic fumes.
 Do not store grease, gasoline or other flammable material in the area where the pipe is being cut.
 Always have a fire extinguisher of the proper size and type in the work area.
 Remove all smoldering materials from the work area when work has been completed.
 The pipe must be secured to the table or pipe stand, prior to mounting the machine on the pipe.
 Never wear loose clothing when operating the Band Crawler.
 Fire is hot. Keep all flammable material, including hands and feet, as far from the path of the Cutting Torch as
possible.
1.2 Band Crawler Safety
 The operator and maintenance person shall read and understand the Band Crawler parts and operating manual
prior to attempting operation of the equipment.
 The operator and maintenance person shall read and understand the torch parts and operating manual prior to
attempting operation or maintenance of the of the oxy/fuel torch.
 The periodic maintenance instructions must be followed in the Band Crawler parts and operating manual.
 Never use the Band Crawler for other than its intended purpose.
 Never direct flame or debris associated with cutting process toward the oxygen or fuel gas cylinders.
 Do not operate Band Crawler equipped with Oxy/fuel or plasma torch in an explosive environment.
 Due to the risk of personnel injury never direct the flame or the fuel or plasma torch back toward the machine.
 Discontinue the operation of the Band Crawler, if it is vibrating or operating erratically.
 When using the Band Crawler, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of personal
injury.
 Always operate the tool in accordance with the operating instructions.
 The Oxy/Fuel Torches or the Plasma Torches must be properly installed and fastened in the Torch Holder assembly
to avoid injury to the operator.
 There must be sufficient slack in the Oxy/Fuel or Plasma Hoses so the Band Crawler will be able to make a full circle
around the pipe to complete cut.
 Always follow the Oxy/fuel or plasma torch manufacturers operating instruction when using the Oxy/fuel or plasma
torch Machine Torch.
 The Band Crawler should only be used with a 1 3/8” diameter oxy/fuel or plasma torch having a barrel length not to
exceed 10”.
 The Band Crawler and Band must be free from all obstacles, especially hands and feet, before operating machine.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE INSTRUCTION, ALL SHOP, NATIONAL AND MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY INSTRUCTION
CONCERNING THE FLAME CUTTING SYSTEM SHOULD BE FOLLOWED. ALL CUTTING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED
IN THE BEST OF SAFETY CONDITIONS.