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• Use extra supports (roller support stands etc.) for any work pieces large enough to tip when not held
down to the table top.
• Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a work
piece that is longer or wider than the basic table, or to help feed, support, or pull the work piece.
• Do not attempt to machine more than one work piece at a time.
• When feeding the work piece towards the blade or cutting tool never position your hands in direct
line of the cutting path. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause your hand or fingers to move into the machining area.
23. Stay alert
• Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the machine is
being used.
• Use all machines with extreme care and do not use the machine when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
24. Use the correct tool for the job
• Do not use the machine for any purpose other than which it was designed.
• When selecting replacement cutting tools and blades, always ensure that they are designed
to cut the material that you intend to use them for. If in any doubt seek further advice from the
manufacturer.
25. Connect dust extraction equipment
• Always use dust extraction equipment. The dust extractor should be of suitable size and capacity
for the machine that it is connected to and have a filtration level appropriate to the type of waste
being collected. Refer to the relevant section of the manual for details of the specific dust extraction
requirements for this machine.
• The dust extractor should be switched ‘ON’ before starting the machine that it is connected to. The
dust extractor should be left running for 30 seconds after the last machining operation is complete in
order to clear any residual waste from the machine.
26. Ensure that the machine is correctly guarded
• Never use the machine if any of the standard safety guards and equipment are removed or damaged.
• Some machines incorporate safety interlocks to prevent the machine from being used without the
guards in place. Never attempt to bypass or modify the interlocks to allow the machine to be used
without the guards in place.
27. Maintain your machine with care
• This manual gives clear instructions on installation, set up and operation of the machine and also
details any routine and preventative maintenance that should be performed periodically by the user.
• Remember always to switch off and unplug the machine from the power supply before carrying out
any setting up or maintenance operations.
• Follow any instructions for the maintenance of accessories and consumables.
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