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Safety and maintenance instructions
Attention
Working with woodworking machines can be extremely dangerous if the safety instructions are not followed.
It is recommended to systematically use the safety equipment installed on your machine.
Nevertheless, working with a machine requires constant attention and care. Therefore, for your own safety,
pay attention to the instructions summarised in this chapter.
- The machine can only be used safely if the operator strictly follows the operating and safety instructions.
- It is absolutely essential to read this manual before using the machine so you know how to the machine
works and what its limitations are.
- Always make sure that all safety devices are fitted to the machine and that the machine is connected to a
dust extraction system.
- Provide sufficient space arround the machine and a good lighting of the workshop.
- When changing tools or when doing a maintenance job, the machine must always be disconnected from its
power supply.
- Knives and tools which are not correctly sharpened, or in a bad shape, not only diminish the quality of the
work, but also increase the risk of accidents.
- Always wear suitable clothing, loose or torn clothes are very dangerous.
- Keep children away from the machine and out of the workshop.
- To avoid damaging your hearing we recommend to wear ear protection, when working with the machine.
Operating instructions
The following recommendations for safe working procedures are given as an example, on top of all
information characteristics of this machine.
When working with the machine, safety equipment must be used.
Nevertheless, the user must also follow the operating instructions to avoid accidents.
1. Training of machine operators
It is absolutely essential that the machine operator receives thourough training regarding operating and
adjusting the machine.
In particular:
- The risks involved in working with the machine;
- The operating principles, the correct usage and adjustment of the machine;
- The safe handling of the parts to be processed;
- The position of the hands in relation to the cutting tools;
- Storing the workpieces safely before and after machining them;
2. Stability of the machine
In order to be able to use the machine safely, it is essential to place it stable on the ground.
3. Adjustment and installation
Disconnect the machine from the power supply before every adjustment.
The recommendations of the machine manufacterer must be followed when adjusting and installing the
tools.
The tools must be correctly sharpened and installed.
4. Handling of tools
In order to avoid severe cuts, safety measurements, such as the wear of safety gloves, must be taken when
handling planer knives, or other tools you are using in your workshop.
Even blunt tools can cause serious injuries to your hands.
5. Installing tools
Special equipment, such as tool setting gauges, must be only used when the machine is not operating.
