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orbitalum tools
GmbH, D-78224 Singen, www.orbitalum.com, Tel. +49 (0) 77 31 792-0
(18.12.17) OC_RPG_L_BA_790038762_01_EN
Information and safety instructions for the responsible body
RPG 4.5 (S), RPG 8.6
| Operating instructions
2.4
Basic safety instructions
The maschine (hereinafter referred to as the RPG 4.5 (S) or RPG 8.6) is a state-of-the-art machine designed for safe
use. The risks involved in using the machine are described in the operating instructions below. Using this machine in
a way other than that described in these instructions can lead to serious physical injury and material damage.
Therefore:
• Observe warning messages at all times.
• In addition to this operating instructions, the general warning messages for electric tools (see supplement), which
should always be retained.
• Keep complete documentation close by the machine.
• Generally valid regulations for the prevention of accidents must be observed.
• Observe country-specific regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Always ensure that the machine is in good working order. Observe the maintenance information (chap. 10, p. 28).
• The machine may only be operated if all safety equipment such as restarting block and overload protection is in
proper working order, the viewing window is closed and the machine has a solid footing. Check whether the sub-
strate is able to take sufficient loads.
• Report any unusual machine behavior to the person responsible immediately.
• Only use the dimensions and materials specified in these instructions. Other materials should be used only after
consulting with Orbitalum Tools customer service.
• Use only original tools, spare parts, materials and accessories from Orbitalum Tools.
• Repair and maintenance work on the electrical equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• At the end of each working cycle, before transportation, changing tools, cleaning and performing any maintenance,
adjustment or repair work, switch off the machine, allow it to run to a stop and pull the mains plug.
• Do not carry the machine by the cable and do not use the machine to pull out the mains plug except in an emergency.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges (chips).
• During operation, keep hands away from the tools.
• Check that the tube is correctly clamped.
• Switch on the machine only when the tube has been clamped.
• Do not use the machine in wet surroundings. Only work in canopied surroundings.
• In extreme conditions of use, conductive dust can settle inside the machine. For this reason and for better safety,
an on-site SPE-PRCD or ground-fault circuit is required between the mains network and the machine, to be installed
and tested if necessary by a professional electrician.
• When working with the machine wear safety shoes (as per EN ISO 20345 at least S1), safety goggles (as per DIN EN
166 Class 2, basic strength S), snug-fitting safety gloves (as per DIN EN 388, Class 2 resistance to abrasion, cut
resistance Class 3, tear resistance Class 2, perforation resistance Class 3 and as per EN 407 at least Performance
level 1 against contact heat) and hearing protection (as per DIN EN 352-4 or comparable).
• Do not use click-in socket outlets and click-in power plugs (blue CEE power plugs) for power connection, otherwise
the EMERGENCY STOP does not function. The user must check whether the power plug can be pulled out of the
outlet by the cable (shutdown, see chap. 9.1, p. 25).
• Do not use angled power plugs.
NOTE
The recommendations concerning "Personal protective equipment" only apply
to the product being described. Other requirements resulting from the ambient
conditions on-site or of other products, or from combining with other products,
are not taken into account. These recommendations do not in any way release
the responsible body (employer) from its statutory health and safety at work
obligations towards its employees.
DANGER
If the mains cable is damaged, live parts may cause death if touched directly!
Fatal electric shock.
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Do not
allow the power cable of the motor to be near the machine, especially the cutting tool (MFW).
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Do not
run the machine unattended.
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During processing, always keep an eye on the position of the mains cable.
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Keep the machine clean. Always remove lubricant residues from the machine.
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