Altendorf WA 6, Operating Manual

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During use:
• Never operate the machine without the protective devices intended for the
specific work cycle and do not make any changes that could impair safety.
• Only cut when the protective hood is properly adjusted!
• When the machine is switched on, the extraction system must be activated
at the same time. The minimum air speed at the lower extraction socket
must be at least 20 m/s.
• Only use properly sharpened tools designed to conform with the require
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ments of the European standard EN 847-1:2018.
• When working at the machine, always stand to the side of the saw blade
outside a possible kick-back area.
• Always guide the workpiece safely and use the appropriate stops/fences.
• Crosscuts and longitudinal cuts in round wood are not permitted with the
standard feeding aids or fences/stops.
After use:
• Regular cleaning of the machine and, in particular, the main table, sliding
table and guides (e.g. rip fence) is an important safety factor. Before start
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ing this work, make sure that the machine cannot be switched on uninten
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tionally.
5.6.3 Safety devices
The machine is equipped with all the necessary safety devices to protect
against operating risks that could not be eliminated by its design. These safety
devices include, in particular:
• Emergency stop button
• Limit switch, plate, chip duct
• Sliding table limit switch
• Protective hood