Safety
Version 1.0 2019-01-17
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Translation of the original instructions
B17Pro basic
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B17P
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OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
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operation of the machine. It is essential that the private user is aware of the dangers involved in
operating this machine. We recommend attending a training course in the use of drills. Your
specialist dealer can offer you an appropriate training course. These courses are also offered at
adult education centres in Germany.
1.5.2
Obligations of the User
The user must
have read and understood the operating manual,
be familiar with all safety devices and regulations,
be able to operate the drilling machine.
1.5.3
Additional requirements regarding the qualification
The following additional requirements apply for work on electrical components or equipment:
They must only be performed by a qualified electrician or person working under the instruc-
tions and supervision of a qualified electrician.
Before starting work on electrical parts or operating agents, the following actions must be taken
in the order given:
disconnect all poles,
secure against restarting,
check that there is no voltage.
1.6
User positions
The operator position is in front of the drilling machine.
INFORMATION
The power plug of the bench drill must be readily accessible.
1.7
Safety measures during operation
CAUTION!
Danger due to inhaling dust and mist that is hazardous to health. Dependent on the
material which need to be processed and the used auxiliaries dusts and mist may be
caused which might impair you health. Ensure that the harmful dust and mist generated
are safely sucked off at the point of origin and routed away from the working area or
filtered. To do so, use a suitable extraction unit.
CAUTION!
Risk of fire and explosion by using flammable materials or cooling lubricants.
Before processing inflammable materials (e.g. aluminium, magnesium) or using
inflammable auxiliary materials (e.g. spirit) it is necessary to take additional preventive
measures in order to safely avoid health risks.
1.8
Safety devices
The bench drill must only be operated with fully functional safety devices.
Stop the bench drill immediately if there is a failure on the safety device or becomes ineffective.
It is your responsibility!
If a safety device has been activated or has failed, the bench drill must only be used if you
the cause of the fault has been eliminated,
have verified that there is no danger to personnel or objects.
