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I Safety information for tools
I Please read prior to installation and operation

The tools conform to standard
DIN-EN 847-1/2.

Tools should be stored in their original packing or in edges, broken edges, poor cutting quality and higher
other appropriate packing. Tools should be stored in dry energy consumption by the machine. Saw blades with
conditions and away from aggressive substances. There cutting teeth of less than 1 mm must not be used. Tools
is always the danger of injury due to the sharpness of the must only be re-sharpened by competent personnel and
tools. must only be repaired using original parts.
Tools must only be used as designated. Cutting in feed Competent persons are those with corresponding
direction is only permissible for mechanical feed. The training and experience who have knowledge of the
direction of rotation must be observed. design, designation and safety requirements of the tool.
The maximum allowed operating speed must not be Tools must only be repaired in compliance with the
exceeded. The machine manufacturer´s regulations must manufacturers instructions. The following must be
be adhered to. If in any doubt please contact AKE Knebel observed: the tool design must not be altered, all safety
GmbH & Co. KG and/or the machine manufacturer. regulations must be adhered to, the applicable tensioning
Check tools carefully for any signs of damage or defects tolerances must be observed.
prior to installation. Do not install the tool if there are any
recognisable defects or damages, if already installed,
stop operation immediately, remove tool and mark the
tool clearly so that it cannot be installed prior to being
checked by a competent person. Tools showing cracks
or similar damages must not be welded or repaired
in any form. Only trained persons with the necessary
safety training are allowed to install tools and commence
operation of the machine. Adhere to the operation manual
of both the tools and the machine. Ensure the machine
cannot be started.
Tools should only be installed using the clamping
mechanism as provided by the machine manufacturer,
recommended starting torque should be observed, no
other form of installation or tightening is allowed. The
European standard. DIN-EN 1870-1, chapter 3.2.3. is
applicable for allocating the appropriate clamping flange
diameter to the saw blade diameter.
Gloves must be worn, as should close-fitting clothes and
ear protection when necessary. Once the tool has been
installed, please ensure that all safety protection devices
and the splitting wedge are mounted correctly.
A test run by a trained person must be carried out.
Do not reach anywhere near the rotating tool. No
uninvolved persons should be near this area. Do not
undertake any adjustments near the rotating tool. Make
sure there is no imbalance. The cutting edge of the tool
must not come into contact with any other cutting tools,
fixing elements or any other parts of the machine Bore
hole reduction rings must be firmly fixed to the tool and
must not project over the tool body. Reducing rings must
be the correct size to ensure that the tool is fixed correctly.
Never leave the operating machine unattended.
All measures to prevent kick back must be taken, all
corresponding devices must be applied. The working
material must be checked for any foreign matter.
The tool must be re-sharpened in due time. Indications
for blunt tools are: extreme wear and tear on the cutting

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