Translation of the original operating manual
Drive units for flexible shafts
- 13 -
GB
General Information
This operating manual is a component part of the scope of
delivery. It must be kept in a legible condition in the vicinity
of the equipment and be handed over with the equipment
in the event of resale.
This operating manual is intended for trained and
authorised expert personnel.
We reserve the right to make technical modifications to the
unit described in this operating manual within the scope of
product improvements.
Reprinting, translation and copying of this document, in its
entirety or parts of it, require prior written permission from
the publisher.
Copyright is property of the manufacturer.
Obligations of the Proprietor
The proprietor must observe the applicable national
accident prevention regulations and technical regulations.
The proprietor must ensure that the unit is only operated
by trained, responsible personnel.
The proprietor must ensure that operators have read and
understood the operating manual before they use the unit.
The proprietor must ensure that unauthorised persons are
denied access to the unit.
In-house health and safety regulations must be observed.
Intended Use
The drive unit for flexible shafts is used to mount and drive
flexible shafts and tools for:
grinding
milling
deburring
polishing and
brushing
different materials by implementing the various hand-
pieces.
You must make sure that only BIAX products are
connected to the drive unit.
The drive unit must not be operated in rooms with
explosive or combustible gases, or gases hazardous
Any use of the BIAX drive unit for flexible shafts
beyond the area of application stipulated, or
constructional modifications to it, are not permitted
without prior agreement from Schmid & Wezel.
Liability for any consequential damage is annulled in
the case of non-compliance.
Safety
Safety Labels
The following key words are used in conjunction with the
safety labels throughout this document to indicate potential
hazards:
Danger!
High risk of fatal or severe injury and
considerable property damage if the
corresponding safety precautions are
not taken!
Warning!
Risk of fatal or severe injury and
considerable property damage if the
corresponding safety precautions are
not taken!
Caution!
Risk
of
minor
injury
if
the
corresponding safety precautions are
not taken!
Attention!
Risk of damage to property if the
corresponding safety precautions are
not taken!
Safety Precautions
Warning!
There is a risk of severe personal injury
if the safety information is ignored!
Sparks or chippings can be produced
during grinding which could injure the
eyes. Always wear protective goggles
while completing the work!
The noise level specified can be
exceeded
during
some
working
processes.
Wear ear protection!
Always wear respiratory protection
when performing work which produces
dust and switch on the dust extraction
system at the work location!
Danger
of
injury
from
sharp
components!
Wear appropriate safety gloves when
working!
Defective electrical equipment should
not be disposed of in domestic waste!
Dispose of the equipment in an
environmentally-friendly manner!