SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING
MACHINERY
WARNING:
As with all machinery, there are certain
hazards involved with their operation and use.
Exercising respect and caution will
considerably lessen the risk of personal injury.
However, if normal safety precautions are
overlooked, or ignored, personal injury to the
operator may result.
1. READ and BECOME FAMILIAR with the entire
operating manual. Learn the applications and
limitations of the machine as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
2. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE LIGHTING is
available. A minimum intensity of 300 lux
should be provided. Ensure that lighting is
placed so that you will not be working in your
own shadow.
3. CHECK for DAMAGE. Before use, any
damaged part, such as a guard etc., should
be checked to ensure that it will operate
properly, and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mountings, and any other
condition that may effect the machines’
operation. Any damage should be properly
repaired or the part replaced. If in doubt, DO
NOT USE the machine. Consult your local
dealer.
4. DISCONNECT the MACHINE from the power
supply before servicing and when changing
accessories or blades etc.
5. KEEP GUARDS in place and in working order.
6. ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE SAFETY GOGGLES
manufactured to the latest European Safety
Standards. Also use a face or dust mask if
cutting or sanding operation is dusty.
Everyday
eye glasses do not have impact
resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety
glasses.
7. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
8. ALWAYS wear Ear Protectors/Defenders
9. DON’T FORCE the Machine. It will do a better
and safer job at the rate for which it was
designed.
10. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND SPANNERS.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the machine before switching on.
11. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operate machine while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
12. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use
of improper accessories could be hazardous.
13. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED. Turn power OFF. Do not leave
the machine until it comes to a complete
stop.
14. EARTH ALL MACHINES. If the machine is
equipped with three-pin plug, it should be
plugged into a three-pin electrical socket.
Never remove the earth pin.
15. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use
power machines in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep your work area well
illuminated. DO NOT use in explosive
atmosphere (around paint, flammable liquids
etc).
16. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be
kept a safe distance from the work area,
especially whilst operating the unit.
17. MAINTAIN MACHINE IN TOP CONDITION. Keep
tools sharp and clean for the best and safest
performance. Follow maintenance
instructions.
18. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep your proper footing
and balance at all times. For best footing wear
rubber soled footwear. Keep floor clear of oil,
scrap wood, etc.
19. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Loose clothing or
jewellery may get caught in moving parts.
Wear
protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
20. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Lock all
machines when not in use by removing the
safety keys if fitted, and store in a safe
location.
21. ALWAYS use in a well ventilated area. Remove
sawdust frequently, and clean sawdust out
from the interior of the machine to avoid
producing a potential fire hazard.
22. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Ensure the
switch is OFF before plugging in to the mains.
23. BE AWARE that many accidents are caused
by carelessness due to familiarity. ALWAYS
concentrate on the job in hand, no matter
how trivial it may seem.
24. Never use the machine in the vicinity of
flammable or combustible liquids.
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