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2.7 Safety devices
Danger
These devices are required for the
machine's safe operation and may
not be removed or rendered
inoperative.
The machine is equipped with the following safety
devices:
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Top cover
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Bottom cover
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Band guard
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Large base plate
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Handles
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Switchgear and mechanical brake
2.8 Use according to intended purpose
The MAFELL portable band saw is designed
exclusively for cutting solid wood and board materials
such as chip board, table tops and MDF panels when
using tempered saw bands.
The dimensions of the saw bands must lie within the
following ranges:
Saw band length
1752 mm (69 in.) ±10
mm
Saw band width
6 - 8 mm (15/64 – 5/16
in.)
Saw band gauge max.
0.65 mm (1/32 in.)
Any other use than described above is not
permissible. The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for any damage arising from such other use.
So as to use the machine as intended, comply with
the operating, maintenance and repair instructions
specified by Mafell.
2.9 Residual risks
Danger
Even if used in accordance with its
intended purpose and despite
conforming with the safety
instructions, residual risks caused
by the intended use will always
remain.
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Touching the saw band in an open area.
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Breakage or saw band or the saw band coming off.
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Touching live parts with the housing open and the
mains plug not removed.
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Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
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Emission of harmful wood dusts during longer
operation without extraction.
3 Safety instructions
Danger
Always observe the following safety
instructions and the safety
regulations applicable in the
respective country of use!
General instructions:
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Never work without the protection devices
stipulated for the respective operating sequence
and do not effect any modifications on the machine
that could impair safety.
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Children and adolescents must not operate this
machine. This rule does not apply to young
persons receiving training and being supervised by
an expert.
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Damaged cables or plugs must be immediately
replaced.
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Always check before beginning work whether the
protection and work devices are safely attached
and not damaged. Damaged protection devices
and parts must be repaired or exchanged
appropriately.
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Consider environmental influences. Do not expose
the machine to rain and avoid working in a damp
or wet environment as well as near to combustible
liquids and gases.
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Do not carry the machine by its cable and do not
use the cable to pull the plug out of the socket
outlet.
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Pay attention that the cable is protected against oil
and heat and is not pulled across sharp edges.
