ALFRA Compact, Operation Manual

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Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing an ALFRA product. Please read these operation instructions closely before using your
device for the first time and keep them along with the enclosed Product Control Card for later reference.
Safety instructions
Danger can occur when working with punch drivers due to improper handling and/or poor maintenance, which may
lead to the destruction of the device and to severe physical injuries. Please observe all safety instructions of this
operation manual and contact our Service Team if you have any questions.
Always...
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Use the hand-operated hydraulic punch for its specified use
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Check the punch, tools and tension bolt for damage and cracks before use
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Keep hands and fingers away from the punching die and punch
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Wear the following protective equipment: safety goggles, gloves and sturdy shoes
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Avoid contact with cutting edges
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Follow the instructions in these operation instructions
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Train new users in the use of this device
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Store the hydraulic punch in a dry place, free of corrosive substances
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Clean any oil residues off the rubber handle
Never...
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Process several sheets placed on top of each other in one punching process
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Work on objects or components that are under electrical or mechanical tension
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Work near live cables or electrical conductors
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Never actuate the hand lever with a force greater than 30 kg (66 lbs)
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Make changes to the device or remove information labels
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Use if damaged or parts are missing
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Damage, kink or squeeze the hydraulic hose of the
Compact Flex™ Punch Driver
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Use the hand-operated hydraulic device without proper training
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Use the device if you have not read and understood these operation instructions completely
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Store or operate at temperatures above 60°C (140°F)
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Bring into contact with corrosive substances
Specified conditions of use
ALFRA hand-operated punches
Compact™ Straight Punch Driver , CompactCombi™ 90° Punch Driver and
Compact Flex™ Punch Driver
are intended to be used for punching holes of different shapes in soft to medium-
strength steel, aluminium and stainless steel sheets. ALFRA punch drivers must be operated and stored in a dry
environment and may not be used to punch more than one metal sheet at a time.