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3.2 General safety notes
Woodworking machines can be dangerous if not used properly.
Therefore the appropriate general technical rules as well as the
following notes must be observed.
Read and understand the entire instruction manual before
attempting assembly or operation.
Keep this operating instruction close by the machine, protected
from dirt and humidity, and pass it over to the new owner if you
part with the tool.
No changes to the machine may be made.
Daily inspect the function and existence of the safety appliances
before you start the machine.
Do not attempt operation in this case, protect the machine by
unplugging the mains cord.
Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watches, other
jewellery, and roll up sleeves above the elbows.
Wear safety shoes; never wear leisure shoes or sandals.
Always wear the approved working outfit
‐ safety goggles
‐ ear protection
‐ dust protection
Do
not
wear gloves while operating this machine.
For the safe handling of cutting tools wear work gloves.
Always hold and guide the workpieces safely during machining.
Remove cut and jammed workpieces only when motor is turned
off and the machine is at a complete standstill.
Install the machine so that there is sufficient space for safe
operation and workpiece handling.
Keep work area well lighted.
The machine is designed to operate in closed rooms and must
be placed stable on firm and levelled ground.
Make sure that the power cord does not impede work and
cause people to trip.
Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap
material, oil and grease.
Stay alert!
Give your work undivided attention. Use common sense.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all times.
Do not operate the machine when you are tired.
Do not operate the machine under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or any medication. Be aware that medication can
change your behaviour.
Never reach into the machine while it is operating or running
down.
Keep children and visitors a safe distance from the work area.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Before you leave
the workplace switch off the machine.
Do not operate the electric tool near inflammable liquids or
gases.
Observe the fire fighting and fire alert options, for example the
fire extinguisher operation and place.
Do not use the machine in a dump environment and do not
expose it to rain.
Wood dust is explosive and can also represent a risk to health.
Dust form some tropical woods in particular, and from
hardwoods like beach and oak, is classified as a carcinogenic
substance.
Always use a suitable dust extraction device
Before machining, remove any nails and other foreign bodies
from the workpiece.
Never operate with the guards not in place – serious risk of
injury!
Depending on the job use suitable safety devices, which
prevent accidental contact with the rotating cutter. Adapt these
safety devices exactly to the respective application and the
workpiece dimensions.
Adapt the spindle speed to the cutter diameter.
Always keep your hands well clear of the cutting tool.
Never reach with your hands under the shaper guard when
guiding the workpiece!
Machine only stock which rests securely on the table.
Always feed stock against cutter rotation.
Feeding the workpiece in the wrong direction will cause the
workpiece to “climb” up on the bit pulling the workpiece and
possibly your hands into the rotating bit.
Use a push block when working the ends of narrow stock.
Workpieces shorter than 200mm require special feeding aids
(e.g. feeding template).
Never machine a workpiece if it cannot be guided with a
sufficient distance to the cutting tool.
Guide the workpiece by the fence to maintain control.
Do not feed the work piece freehand, the work piece may be
caught by the rotating tool.
Do not place the workpiece between the router bit and fence.
This will cause the workpiece to become wedged, making
kickback possible.
