Laguna Tools MPSP12-4-0135, Manual

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21) What to do in an emergency:
This machine is equipped with two emergency buttons. One is a self-latching push button
on the control panel. The other emergency button is positioned on the front side of the machine,
near in-feed work area. The emergency button is red with a yellow background. After the
emergency stop, unlock the emergency stop button, and follow normal start up procedure and
perform the suitable operation to eliminate the hazard. Please see the subsequent pages for a
diagram of the locations of the emergency stop buttons.
22) Never open the protective cover or the service door while the machine is running.
23) If the machine malfunctions while running, shut it down and call servicemen for help as quickly
as possible.
24) Wear ear protection (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
25) Remove all service items or tools before turning the machine on. Be sure to check that all
service tools and wrenches have been removed, and that all the nuts and bolts adjusted during
servicing are tightened.
26) After switching off the saw motor, allow the saw blade to stop on its own. Never attempt to
stop the blade with any body parts, or any other objects.
27) Never cut a wood panel if it is cracked, damaged, or too small in size.
28) The max. allowed rotation speed of the saw blade used on the machine must never be
exceeded.
29) Do not load more than one work-piece at a time onto the machine.
30) When wood panels are cut, harmful dust is produced. The machine must be equipped with a
proper dust-collecting system.
31) Use only properly sharpened and serviced saw blades. Never exceed the maximum RPM
marked on the saw blade. The optimum cutting speed must be selected by the user.
32) Report any problems with the machine, guards, or saw blades as soon as they are
discovered.
33) Implement safe procedures for cleaning and maintenance. It is important to remove chips and
dust regularly to avoid the risk of fire.
34) The saw blades should be sharpened and maintained win compliance with instructions
supplied by the saw blade manufacturers.
35) Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings are used in strict accordance with the
recommendations of the manufacturer.
36) Never remove any cut-off parts of the work piece from the cutting area while the machine is
running.
37) Ensure that the guards and other safety devices necessary for the machine's operation are in
position, in good working order, and properly placed, well-maintained, and secured.
38) Safe working practices.
a) Use of push blocks and push stick: a push stick should be used in cases when the operator's
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