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Any other use than described above is not
permissible. The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for any damage arising from such other use.
So as to use the machine as intended, comply with
the operating, maintenance and repair instructions
specified by Mafell.
2.7
Residual risks
Danger
Even if used in accordance with its
intended purpose and despite
conforming with the safety
instructions, residual risks caused
by the intended use that can lead
to health consequences will always
remain.
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Touching the mortising chain in the exposed area.
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Touching the part of the mortising chain that
protrudes below the workpiece when mortising.
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Touching the mortising chain from the side .
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Tearing of the mortising chain.
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Backlash of the machine against the operator if the
cross fence is not fastened during freehand milling.
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Touching live parts with the housing open and the
mains plug not removed.
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Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
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Emission of harmful wood dusts during longer
operation without extraction.
3
Safety instructions
Danger
Always observe the following safety
instructions and the safety
regulations applicable in the
respective country of use!
General instructions:
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Children and adolescents must not operate this
machine. This rule does not apply to young
persons receiving training and being supervised by
an expert.
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Never work without the protection devices
prescribed for the respective operating sequence
and do not make any changes to the machine that
could impair safety.
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When operating the machine outdoors, use of an
earth-leakage circuit-breaker is recommended.
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Damaged cables or plugs must be immediately
replaced. Replacement may only be carried out by
Mafell or an authorised MAFELL service workshop
in order to avoid safety hazards.
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Avoid sharp bends in the cable. Especially when
transporting and storing the machine, do not wind
the cable around the machine.
Instructions on the use of personal protective
equipment:
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Always wear ear protectors during work.
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Always where a dust mark during work.
Instructions on operation:
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Provide for an unobstructed and slip-proof location
with sufficient lighting.
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The power plug must be pulled before replacing
tools, making adjustments and repairing
malfunctions (this also comprises removing
jammed splinters).
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Do not work on workpieces which are too small or
too large for the capability of the machine.
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Clamp the mortising chain and the guide rail
properly and keep it in good repair. Before reusing
them, repair defective mortising chains
professionally and only use sharp mortising chains!
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Caution: For machines without guide support stand
FG 150, use solely 100 mm (3 5/16 inch) mortising
chain sets!
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Remove the chain guard only for a tool change
and screw it back on again immediately
afterwards. Never work without chain guard!
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Never transport the chain mortiser with running
mortising chain and avoid touching the ground with
the running mortising chain!
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The switch may not be wedged.
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Before switching on the mortising chain, check
whether it is properly tensioned.
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Whenever possible secure the workpiece from
pivoting or sliding away, overturning and luffing up,
e.g by means of clamps.
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Only begin mortising the workpiece when the
mortising chain has achieved its full speed.
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Examine the workpiece for foreign objects. Never
attempt to stem into metal objects, such as nails.
