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SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES

SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES

Cold Saw (portable) Cold Saw (portable)

Operators must read this important OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK

information before using the equipment Never operate a faulty Power Tool
Report it to your teacher
Have you been given instructions on the
1. Ensure the cold saw is secure on a suitable work bench.
safe use & operation of this equipment?
2. Always use the vice to clamp the work. Properly
support any over-hanging portion so the work piece is
level with the base of the machine.
Have you permission to use this 3. Do not leave the length stop in place on the free off-cut
equipment? end of a clamped work piece after clamping.
4. Do not have any part of your body in line with the path of
the cutting blade.
Approved safety glasses must be worn at 5. Allow the blade to reach full speed before cutting.
all times in all workshop areas. 6. Ease the cutting blade against the workpiece. Do not
use excessive force when cutting.
Appropriate footwear with substantial 7. Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not attempt to
uppers must be worn in all workshops. remove cut material or swarf while blade is moving.
8. After finishing the cut, raise the saw arm up, release the
switch & wait for the blade to stop completely before
Hearing protection must be worn at all removing your workpiece or off-cut piece.
times when using this power tool. 9. Immediately clean up any coolant spills.
10. Before making any adjustments, bring the saw to a
complete standstill, and disconnect from the AC power
Contain or restrain long & loose hair. source.

This saw is used to cut metal materials ONLY

Wear close fitting protective clothing,
overalls or a suitable workshop apron. HOUSEKEEPING
1. Ensure all switches, guards & clamping are cleaned.
2. Leave the work area in a safe, clean, and tidy condition.
Jewellery must be removed/covered.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND RISKS
PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS Moving, rotating & sharp parts Electricity
Sharp edges, burrs Noise Eye injuries
1. Ensure the machine has a suitable safe work area.
2. Ensure all safety guards are serviceable and in place.
Coolant contagion Hot ejected waste material
3. Inspect the cutting blade for chip teeth or cracks.
4. Check the secure operation of the vice. Date of Last Name &
5. Check coolant delivery system is sufficient & operational. Review //. Signature
6. Confirm the machine has a current electrical safety tag.
This SOP does not necessarily cover all possible hazards associated ..
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with the machine and should be used in conjunction with other
references.
It is designed to be used as an adjunct to teaching Safety
Procedures and to act as a reminder to users prior to machine
use.

Front Reverse
Assembly Instructions:

1. Carefully fold this page in half vertically down the centre line;
2. This should align Front & Reverse sides, then glue the halves back to back;
3. Cut out the Tag shape along the dotted outlines indicated on the Front side;
4. Laminate & trim to size with a clear 2 mm border;
5. Securely fasten an 8mm (ID) brass eyelet & washer where indicated.
6. Secure this Tag to the plug end of the electrical cord with a zip-tie fastener.
Reviewed: February 2013 V1.0
DECD Health and Safety Services Uncontrolled when printed
Acknowledgement: Much of the information for this document is sourced from Queensland Department of
Education and Training.