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General Instructions for 230V Machines
The following will enable you to observe good
working practices, keep yourself and fellow
workers safe and maintain your tools and
equipment in good working order.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT OUT OF REACH
OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
Mains Powered Tools
• Tools are supplied with an attached
13 Amp plug.
• Inspect the cable and plug to ensuree that
neither are damaged. Repair if necessary
by a suitably qualified person.
• Do not use when or where it is liable
to get wet.
Workplace
• Do not use 230V a.c. powered tools anywhere
within a site area that is flooded.
• Keep machine clean.
• Leave machine unplugged until work is about
to commence.
• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug
body and not the cable.
• Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting
tool is securely tightened in the machine and
the correct speed and function set.
• Ensure you are comfortable before you start
work, balanced, not reaching etc.
• Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles,
gloves,masks etc. Wear ear defenders at all
times.
• If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet
to prevent it being caught up in the rotating
parts of the machine.
• Consideration should be given to the removal
of rings and wristwatches.
• Consideration should also be given to
non-slip footwear etc.
• If another person is to use the machine,
ensure they are suitably qualified to use it.
• Do not use the machine if you are tired or
distracted
• Do not use this machine within the designated
safety areas of flammable liquid stores or in
areas where there may be volatile gases.
• Check cutters are correct type and size, are
undamaged and are kept clean and sharp,
this will maintain their operating performance
and lessen the loading on the machine.
• OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is
happening around you and USE YOUR
COMMON SENSE.
KEEP WORK AREA AS
UNCLUTTERED AS IS
PRACTICAL. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN
WORK AREAS.
