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Assembly
The tool is supplied pre-assembled. In some models, for technical transport reasons, some elements may have to be folded out or screwed
on before the tool can be used. These elements are clearly marked and cannot be assembled incorrectly.
The tool may only be used if it has been assembled correctly, allowing it to be operated safely and only if all the parts have been properly
attached, preventing them from coming loose during operation.
If the tool is attached to scaffolding, additional measures should be taken to prevent it from falling - in whichever position it is used.
After the tool has been installed in its intended workplace, it should be checked for stability and safety to prevent it shifting during operation
and this aspect should be double-checked by a superior.
If the tool is left unattended you should take measures to ensure that nobody tampers with it. ,
The person operating the tool is responsible for ensuring that there are no safety hazards in the immediate vicinity of the tool and for remov-
ing trip hazards (e.g. excessively long tension belts, trailing power cables, packaging lying about etc.).
Malfunctions, resolving problems
Apart from the occasional breakage of wires, the tool should work without problems, as long as the prescribed maintenance and cleaning
operations have been properly carried out.
In case of malfunction, the transformer must always be disconnected from the mains supply.
Pull the plug out!
If the wire does not heat up, check to see if mains voltage is being supplied. Check or change the transformer fuse if necessary. If the prob-
lem persists, contact our customer service department. Do not attempt to repair the transformer or replace it with another type of trans-
former not authorized by us.
Other malfunctions, which require repairs to be carried out, may only be resolved by our technical staff.
Guarantee, liability
As long as the tool is properly maintained and operated, we guarantee that it will function without problems. The guarantee expires one
year after its first use. The guarantee is limited to supplying spare parts or repairing any defective parts in our manufacturing workshop. Any
further claims or the replacement of parts subject to wear and tear (such as the hot wire) is excluded.
If the tool is not used as originally intended, the guarantee will be void.
The tool must be used under the conditions described in this introduction. We will not be responsible for any damage resulting from non-
observance of these conditions or from improper use of the tool and in such cases no guarantee cover will be provided.
Qualified personnel
The tool may only be assembled, operated, maintained and cleaned by authorized, specialist personnel.
Upon request, our personnel or sales partners will carry out an introductory briefing whenever this service is not already included in the
scope of delivery. The safety representative at the location where the tool is to be operated is responsible for observing and implementing
this guideline.
Establishing operational readiness
Operational readiness is established by carrying out the following controls: (use the check list below)
The electricity supply has been connected, checked and is present.
The tool has been properly assembled and installed and the installation has been checked.
The tool has been checked for the absence of foreign bodies. All tools and material not pertaining to the tool have been removed. The
workplace is safe and free from obstacles.
Proper ventilation of the workplace has been ensured.
Protective wear has been provided for the persons operating the tool and its use has been rendered mandatory.
There are no extraneous persons in the vicinity of the tool.
The safety representative has issued operating approval.
Spare parts, parts subject to wear and tear
You can obtain the usual spare parts and replacements for worn parts from our customer service at
or through our sales part-
ners.
We recommend that you keep an adequate supply of spare hot wires and fuses.
Tool disposal
Before disposal the tool should be cleaned. The metal and wooden parts can be deposited at the corresponding collection points. Electrical
parts constitute electrical waste and should be deposited at special waste collection points.
EU conformity
We, SPEWE Tools GmbH, Hauptstrasse 332, CH 5326 Schwaderloch, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, “hot wire cut-
ter”,complies with the following EU norms or normative documents: Directive 2006/95/EG, Norm EN ISO 12100, EN 1050, EN 60742.
01.06.2010
D.Muntwyler, Managing Director
Hot wire cutter safety advice and instructions manual
