7.13 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS & PREVENTION MEASURES
• A floor saw has to be used by persons who are familiar with the use of these machines.
• Before starting the machine, read the instructions carefully and observe the safety regulations.
• Before using the machine make sure it is in perfect technical condition and totally operative.
• Do not start the machine without the blade guards provided with the machine.
• It is advisable the use of safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection. Always use approved material.
• Do not allow those unrelated to the works to access the working area of the machine.
• The workwear must not include loose-fitting garments that can be caught in the parts of the machine.
• If you have to move the machine around, always do it with the engine off.
• Before starting, make sure the blade is not in contact with the floor.
• The workplace always has to be well ventilated in order to prevent danger from toxic exhaust gases coming from the engine.
• Take special care not to touch the exhaust of the engine while the machine is working because it can reach high
temperature, even minutes after it is turned off temperature can still be high.
• Keep in mind all the safety recommendations specified by the engine manufacturer in the instruction manual.
• Do not use high-pressure water cleaners to clean the machine.
• After work, turn off and disconnect the machine.
SIMA SA is not responsible for any consequences that may result in inappropriate use of the joint cutter.
8. MANTENIMIENTO.
Maintenance operations should be performed
preferably by a person who knows the machine and its
operation.
• Any operation on the machine should be done
with engine stopped.
• Observe carefully all safety recommendations
outlined in this manual as well as appearing
on the gasoline engine.
• Grease each 80 work hours the bearings
supports (S, Fig. 23) for the drive shaft, rear
wheels
bearings
bearings supports and the elevating spindle
(H, Fig. 23).
• Check engine oil level with the machine
always placed in a horizontal plane. The
engines mounted on asphalt cutters are
equipped with low oil level alarm, so that
when the level falls below the minimum, the
engine will not start until enough oil has been
added.
• Use oil type SAE 15W-40
• Clean the machine as often as necessary and
in case you observe some anomalies or
malfunctions,
technician.
• Do not forget to remove from the machine
tools and devices used in each maintenance
operation.
• It is forbidden to change or modify any part of the machine independently. SIMA S.A. never takes any
responsibility in the case the user does not obey/observe the recommendation.
• When you use the machine outside, protect it with waterproof cover to prevent rainwater and other
inclemency of the weather.
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