Axminster AW19FM, User Manual

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General Instructions for 230V Machines
• Clean machines by wiping with a damp soapy cloth. Do no t use solvents or cleaners that may
damage plastic parts or painted/coated surfaces. Keep water and solvents away from all electrical
components, leads and plugs.
• When storing or leaving tools for any length of time, spray bare metal surfaces with a protective spray to
minimise surface corrosion.
• Always isolate machines and power tools from the power supply when not in use or when changing parts,
cutters and blades or when making any adjustments.
• Before using any machine or power tool, ensure that all locking-nuts, chucks etc, are tightened and
secure. Check that all loose keys, spanners and other tools have been removed.
• Always ensure that long hair is tied back or retained by a band, hat or safety helmet. Remove all loose
jewellery to prevent it from catching in rotating parts of the machine.
• Always check that the correct machining or cutting speed has been selected.
• Do not operate machinery or power tools when tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or certain
medicines.
• WHEN USING MACHINES ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE EYE PROTECTION, EAR DEFENDERS
AND DUST OR FUME INHALATION PROTECTION.
• WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN, UNLESS
THEY ARE UNDER SUPERVISION.
• Ensure that the morticer is firmly fixed to its base as the force exerted through the
operating handle could be enough to over balance the machine.
• Ensure that the operating handle is returned to the upright position after cutting a mortice.
• Mortice chisels have very sharp ends, handle them with great care.
• Make sure that the timber is held firmly down against the table, either with the vice or the hold
down clamps. This prevents the possibility of the timber being pulled upwards as the mortice
chisel is withdrawn from the hole.
Specific Safety Instruction for Morticers