Taking the Danger Out of Servicing a Second-Hand Gang Rip Saw

There are various accounts concerning personal injuries that transpire whenever people mishandle a power equipment, many of which involve careless conduct, not conduct associated with upkeep. Yet, data show that over a hundred people in the U.S. are killed a year as they attempt routine maintenance on power systems, a fact that also signifies quite a few critical but non-lethal incidents received during servicing. How do you stay clear of these accidental injuries, or worse, fatalities? Cautious behavior is a great start, however your health and safety ultimately depends on understanding your machine’s ideal servicing process. In this article we concentrate on the maintenance process for a gang rip saw, also called a ripsaw.



The Secure Method to Maintain Your Ripsaw



Whether you purchase your rip saw new or as a second hand woodworking machine, the two-part safety procedure that precedes its upkeep will be the same:



The First Step: Remove Power from the Machine



What this means is removing all electrical, mechanized, pneumatic, and hydraulic power. The best way to make sure that power is removed before maintenance is posting a step-by-step "lockout" procedure that explains how power ought to be removed. The process also needs to say how staff would know that a lock-out is necessary.



Step Two: Implement the Lock Out System



Using the posted lockout system as a guideline, locking out a saw’s power should be simple. But be sure to finish the lock out process once you start it. Handing the job off to another laborer could be a recipe for disaster.



What Might Happen When the Lock Out System Is Not Put into Practice?



Different wood working models pose varied safety risks. But a rip saw poses several, particularly: being mangled by moving parts, being crushed as the saw’s top section moves into the down position, and electrocution. For the saw’s operator, such incidents could mean death, which could mean big lawsuits and a damaged reputation for the organization that employed him. Posting a lock-out system on a saw that indicates when a lock-out should be performed is a strong deterrent to both accidents and lawsuits.



In addition to ensuring the safe upkeep of a ripsaw, it’s also important to make sure its safe operation by assessing its safety and reliability prior to purchase, especially if the saw is purchased pre-owned. A 4 part practice for arriving at quality second hand woodworking machinery is as follows:



The First Step: Buy from Professional Sellers of Used Woodworking Machinery



Purchasing from professional sellers will ensure that the saw has been properly assessed for safety and dependability.



The Second step: Check out a Seller’s Record at the Better Business Bureau (BBB)



Whenever a seller truly places customers first, it won’t have unresolved customer complaints on its record. Avoid sellers that do.



Step Three: Request a Copy from the Saw’s Maintenance Record



Nothing predicts poor performance and constant repairs like poor maintenance. If a saw has spotty maintenance or perhaps a missing maintenance record, don’t buy it.



The Fourth step: Conduct a Firsthand Inspection



Conducting a first hand check up will help you assess a saw’s general wear. If you can’t perform the inspection, have a trusted third party carry it out for you.



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