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• if it is used for other purposes which are not
specified in the instruction manual;
• if the safety regulations are not observed.
• Warranty claims are invalid if the machine is
incorrectly operated, or the machine has not
been sufficiently maintained.
In the interests of your safety, please always
observe the safety regulations. Failure to follow
the instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or
property damage. This can result in serious injury
or possibly even death.
Only use genuine PROXXON spare parts.
We reserve the right to make further alterations
for the purpose of technical progress.
We wish you every success with your machine.
Read and understand the entire owners man-
ual before attempting assembly or operation!
1. General safety instructions
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
2. REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS
AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and micro band saws invite accidents.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work
area well lighted.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should
be kept safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with pad-
locks, master switches, or by removing starter
keys.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attach-
ment to do a job for which it was not de -
signed.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
Exception No. 1: The reference to the table
and the table itself may be omitted if a state-
ment indicating the appropriate gage and
length is incorporated into the instruction.
Exception No. 2: The information regarding
extension cords need not be provided for a
permanently connected tool.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewellery which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
Exception: The reference to gloves may be
omitted from the instructions for a grinder.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resis-
tant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than using
your hand and it frees both hands to operate
tool.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;
when changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in off posi-
tion before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recommend-
ed accessories. The use of improper acces-
sories may cause risk of injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further
use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
