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 power cord.
Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watches,
other jewellery, and roll up sleeves above the elbows.
Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
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.
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 bolted stable on firm and levelled table surface or on
the supplied cabinet stand.
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. 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.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all times.
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 collection device
Before machining, remove any nails and other foreign bodies
from the workpiece.
Machine only stock which rests securely on the table.
Never operate with the guards not in place
– serious risk of
injury!
Specifications regarding the maximum or minimum size of the
workpiece must be observed.
Do not remove chips and workpiece parts until the machine is
at a standstill.
Do not stand on the machine.
Connection and repair work on the electrical installation may
be carried out by a qualified electrician only.
Have a damaged or worn power cord replaced immediately.
Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the
machine unplugged from the power source.
