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Safety
Operation
Work piece
Repair and maintenance
Personal protective equipment
Tools
Protection equipment ■ Do not make any changes or alterations to the assembly machine.
■ Protection equipment may not be removed.
■ Before starting work, before any shift change or change of personnel, you should
check that the protection equipment and machine parts are functioning properly.
Any damaged parts should be replaced by original parts from Blum.
■ Only use drilling heads with leading protection.
■ Only use sharp, clean drill bits. Attach drill bits securely.
■ Always check that the drill bit is secure before start-up.
■ When changing the drill bit, always unclamp the drilling head.
Set main switch [63] to "OFF" pos.
■ For your own safety, only use those accessories which are recommended
or indicated in the instruction leaflet or Blum catalogue.
■ Only Blum drilling heads may be used.
■ Particular care must be taken when working on sections that jut out over
the work table. Use additional supports.
■ Secure the work piece during drilling/insertion. Use the assembly machine
clamps or if these are not sufficient for the particular job, use suitable
clamping equipment.
■ Make sure that no other tools or objects are on the work table aside from your work
piece before turning on the assembly machine.
■ When you release the start button [18], the drill bit will continue to run,
you must wait until it comes to a stop.
■ Only operate the assembly machine with the extraction system switched on.
■ The negative pressure in the extraction system must be 250–300 mbar.
■ Ensure that the average air velocity for the extraction system is at least 20 m/sec.
■ Always set the main switch to the "OFF" POS. after finishing work.
■ All national regulations regarding labour law, industrial safety as well as all
disposal guidelines must be followed.
■ Wear eye protection.
■ Wear ear protection.
■ Wear appropriate work clothing.
■ If there are any questions, please contact the BLUM Customer Service Department.
■ Only an electrician may make the connection to the electrical grid.
■ Every time before starting work, check the electrical cable and
the pneumatic hoses for damage.
■ Repairs may only be performed by authorised personnel.