Diamond Products SL - Manual (Page 6)

1.2 Designated usage
The system is designated for sawing with dia-
mond ropes of Ø11mm into the materials
quoted below.
Any different usage may create risks which are
not described in this Operating Manual and will
void any warrantee by HYDROSTRESS.
Process with this equipment exclusively:
•
Concrete, rock, masonry, asphalt
Other materials are not allowed for proces-
sing, especially:
– Wood, plastics and glass
1.2.1 Sawed-off pieces
These pieces may weigh heavily. Example: A
cube of concrete of 1m edge dimension (~33")
weighs about 2.5 tons (~5600 lb.). Secure such
pieces against dropping or tipping over and
close off that area of the construction site!
1.2.2 Drive units and accessories
Use the machine or equipment exclusively with
the recommended drive units or equipment and
accessories (see “Attachable units” or “Attacha-
ble equipment” and “Accessories” in this Ope-
ration Instruction)
1.2.3 Accident prevention regulations in
your country
Observe the general and particular accident
prevention regulations of trade associations and
federations in your country!
1.3 Before starting work
1.3.1 Static of the edifice
The sawing of large openings can impair the
static of an edifice. Therefore the sawing of large
openings must be planned in coordination with
construction static experts.
1.3.2 Tension reinforced concrete
Inform yourself if any tension rods are situated
within the range of your planned cuts. Sever
these only after explicit authorization.
1.3.3 Emergency Stop
Make sure that you can promptly stop the
machine in case of emergency (see “Emergen-
cy Stop” in this Operation Instruction)!
1.3.4 First Aid in accidents
Find out how to organize help fastest possible
in case of accident!
1.3.5 Water-, Gas and Power-lines
Make sure that such lines within your cutting or
drilling range are out of operation! Obtain infor-
mation whether such lines may be cut through!
1.3.6 Reinforcement rods
Obtain information whether you may sever pos-
sibly present reinforcement rods in the course
of the cut or bore.
Safety instructions SL
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