Warning: Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury.
1. For your own safety, carefully read this instruction manual before operating the
machine, learn the machines application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards associated with this type of machine.
2. Always keep the guards in place and in working order.
3. Always wear eye protection, normal glasses only have impact resistant lenses and
are not suitable as safety glasses, also use a face or dust mask if the cutting
operation is dusty.
4. Remove any adjusting keys and wrenches before operating the machine.
5. Keep the work area clean and clear of any obstacles.
6. Do not use the machine in a dangerous environment, do not expose the machine
to rain or use the machine in damp or wet conditions. Keep the work area well
lighted.
7. Keep children and other visitors away from the machine and the work area.
8. Make the workshop childproof by using padlocks, master switches or by removing
any starter keys.
9. Do not force a machine to do a job for which it was not designed and only use the
machine at a rate for which it was designed.
10. Only use an extension cord that is in good condition and that is suitable for the
current that this machine will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in the
line voltage which will result in a loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use a
larger than necessary cable for this machine.
11. Wear the appropriate safety clothing and do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewellery that can get caught in the moving parts
of the machine. The use of non-slip footwear is recommended as is wearing a
protective hat or a hairnet to contain long hair.
12. Make sure that the workpiece is secured in a vice or with the appropriate clamps,
do not attempt to hold the workpiece by hand.
13. Do not overreach, maintain a proper footing at all times.
14. Keep the tooling sharp and clean for the best and safest performance, follow the
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. When performing any maintenance or changing accessories such as cutting tools
etc. make sure that the machine has been turned off.
16. Make sure that the switches are in the off position before starting the machine to
reduce the risk of accidents due to unintentional starting.
17. Only ever use the recommended accessories, the use of improper accessories
may cause injury or damage the machine.
18. Never stand on the machine, it could tip or the cutting tool could be unintentionally
caught causing injury to the user.
19. Before starting the machine, check for any damaged parts such as guards or
covers and that they can be safely operated and that they will perform their
intended function. Check the alignment of the moving parts, for any binding of the
moving parts, any broken parts and the mounting of any parts that may affect the
machines operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be repaired
correctly or replaced.
20. Only feed work into the cutting tool against the direction of rotation of the spindle.
21. Never leave a machine running unattended, make sure that the machine is
disconnected from the power supply and has come to a complete stop before
leaving it.
