CHESTER Champion 20VS, Operation Manual

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Use ear protection if the noise level (inmission) in the workplace exceeds 80 dB (A).
Before starting work, make sure that the prescribed individual protection gear is
available at the workplace.
Caution!
Dirty or contaminated individual protection gear can cause disease. Clean it after
each use and once a week.
1.8 For your own safety during operation
Warning!
Before activating the machine, double check that it will not endanger other people or
cause damage to equipment.
Avoid unsafe working practices:
• The instructions in this manual must be observed during assembly, handling,
maintenance and repair.
• Use protective goggles
• Turn off the machine before measuring the workpiece.
• Do not work on the machine if your concentration is reduced, for example, because
you are taking medication.
• Stay on the machine until all rotating parts have come to a halt.
• Use the prescribed protection gear. Make sure to wear a well-fitting work suit and a
hairnet, if necessary.
• Do not use protective gloves during drilling or milling work.
• Unplug the shockproof plug from the mains before changing the tool.
• Use suitable devices to remove drilling and milling chips.
• Make sure your work does not endanger anyone.
• Clamp the workpiece tightly before activating the machine.
In the description of work on the drilling-milling machine we highlight the dangers
specific to that work.
1.9 Disconnecting the machine and making it safe
Pull the main plug before beginning any maintenance or repair work.
Warning!
Use of unstable lifting equipment and load-suspension devices that break under load
can cause very serious injuries or even death.
Check that the lifting equipment and load-suspension devices are of sufficient load
capacity and in perfect condition.
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