OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
Safety
Version 1.0.3 dated July 22, 2014
Page 8
Original operating instructions
B30 VGM
US
1.2
Proper use
WARNING!
In the event of improper use of the geared drill
there may be a risk to personnel,
there may be a risk to the machine and other items,
correct functioning of the geared drill may be affected.
The geared drill is designed and manufactured for boring cold metals or other non-flammable
materials that do constitute a health hazard. It uses a rotating cutting tool with several cutting
edges.
The geared drill must only be used with a quick-locking chuck.
Chucks that require a key to secure the bit must not be used on this geared drill.
If the geared drill is used in any way other than described above, or modified without authoriza-
tion, then the geared drill- is being used improperly.
We do not take liability for damages caused by improper use.
We would like to stress that any modifications to the construction, or technical or technological
modifications that have not been authorized will also render the warranty null and void.It is also
part of proper use that
the limits of the geared drill are complied with,
the instruction manual is observed,
review and maintenance instructions are observed.
WARNING!
Very serious injury due to improper use.
It is forbidden to make any modifications or alterations to the operating values of the
geared drill! These could endanger personnel and cause damage to the geared drill.
1.3
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Any other use or any use beyond the use described under "Proper use" is regarded as
improper use and is forbidden.
If it is intended to use the device in any other way as described above, it is necessary to consult
the manufacturer.
It is only allowed to work metallic, cold and non-flammable material using the geared drill.
In order to avoid misuse, it is necessary to read and understand the operating instructions
before the first commissioning.
The operators must be qualified.
1.3.1 Avoiding misuse
Using suitable cutting tools.
Adapting speed settings and feed on the material and on the workpiece.
Clamp the workpiece firmly and vibration-free.
ATTENTION!
The workpiece must always be fixed in a machine vice, jaw chucks or any other suitable
clamping tool such as e.g. clamping claws.
WARNING!
Injuries due to workpieces flying off at high speed.
Clamp the workpiece in the machine vice. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly clamped in
the machine vice resp. the machine vice is firmly fixed on the machine table.
