Diamond Products SK-B - Manual (Page 67)

Working with HYDROSTRESS wire saw systems carries certain risks.
When using HYDROSTRESS wire saw systems, please observe all the
safety instructions and advice.
Failure to heed the safety instructions and advice when working with
wire saws can result in serious physical injury or death.
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Sawing operations must be approved by the site supervisor. Sawing operations on buildings and other
structures may affect the statics, especially when cutting through steel reinforcing rods and girder
elements. The drilling and sawing area must also be free of any active gas and water pipes and electricity
or other cables.
You must not use the HYDROSTRESS saw system and its accessories without prior training in how to
use it. This training is given by HYDROSTRESS specialists.
Read the operating instructions for the individual types of machine. They contain important information
on how to operate the systems safely and economically. The operating instructions should always be
kept with the machines. Take note of the prescribed anchoring and safety elements.
Wear suitable work clothing. Do not wear any wide garments or jewellery that could get caught in the
moving parts. Wear a helmet, ear defenders, safety glasses, work gloves, safety footwear and a hairnet
if you have long hair. A breathing mask should be worn if working in enclosed spaces.
When carrying heavy drive units or other machine parts, adopt the correct posture do not bend your
back, ensure a safe standing position and always keep your balance, especially when using ladders
or scaffolding.
Operators and third persons must NOT remain in the hazardous area of loads suspended from cranes.
During sawing, concrete blocks weighing several tonnes are often sawn free. Plan and execute securing
and transportation of these blocks in accordance with general construction regulations. Secure cut
openings.
HYDROSTRESS drilling and sawing systems must NOT be used in areas where there is a risk of
explosion without taking special precautions!
National regulations and laws must be taken into account.
1. General safety instructions and advice
Safety instructions and
advice on working with wire saws
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