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Original Instruction Manual |
AC400
Air Cleaner | Version 3.0 | November 2012
General Health & Safety Guidance
Ensure that you carefully read and fully
understand the instructions in this manual before
assembly, installation and use of this product.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future
reference.
WARNING:
for your own safety, do not attempt to operate
this machine until it is completely assembled and installed
according to these instructions.
WARNING:
When using any machine, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Safe Operation
1. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The operation of any machine can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Protective eyewear or other
suitable eye protection or face shield should be used at
all times. Everyday spectacles only have impact resistant
lenses. They are not protective eyewear and do not give
additional lateral protection.
• Use respiratory protective equipment (dust mask etc.)
if the machining operation creates dust. Exposure to
high levels of dust created by machining hardwoods,
softwoods and man made composite boards can result
in serious health problems. Some imported hardwoods
give off highly irritating dust, which can cause a burning
sensation. The use of respiratory protective equipment
should not be seen as an alternative to controlling the
risk of exposure at source by using adequate dust
extraction equipment.
• The use of ear plugs or ear defenders is recommended
when the machine is in use, particularly if the noise level
exceeds 85 dB.
• Wear suitable protective gloves when handling cutting
tools or blades. Gloves should NOT be worn when using
the machine as they can be caught in moving parts of
the machine.
• Non-slip safety footwear is recommended when using
the machine and handling large work pieces.
2. Dress appropriately
• Do not wear loose clothing, neckties or jewellery; they
can be caught in moving parts of the machine.
• Roll up long sleeves above the elbow.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
3. Safety warnings
• Find and read any warning labels on the machine
• It is important that any labels bearing health and
safety warnings are not removed, defaced or covered.
Replacement labels can be obtained by contacting our
Customer Service Department.
4. Familiarise yourself with the machine
• If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation
of this machine, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor, or other qualified person or contact your
retailer for information on training courses. Do not use
this machine until adequate training has
been undertaken.
5. Take care when moving or positioning the
machine
• Some machines can be very heavy. Ensure the floor of
the area in which the machine is to be used is capable of
supporting the machine.
• The machine and its various components can be heavy.
Always adopt a safe lifting technique and seek assistance
when lifting heavy components. In some cases it may
be necessary to use mechanical handling equipment to
position the machine within the work area.
• Some machines have optional wheel kits available to
allow them to be manoeuvred around the workshop as
required. Care should be taken to install these according
to the instructions provided.
• Due to the nature of the design of some machines the
centre of gravity will be high making them unstable
when moved. Extreme care should be taken when
moving any machine.
6. The machine should be level and stable at
all times
• When using a leg stand or cabinet base that is designed
to be fitted to the machine, always ensure that it is
securely fastened to the machine using the
fixings provided.
• If the machine is suitable to be used on a workbench,
ensure that the workbench is well constructed and
capable of withstanding the weight of the machine.
The machine should always be securely fastened to the
workbench with appropriate fixings.
• Where possible, floor standing machines should always
be secured to the floor with fixings appropriate to the
structure of the floor.
• The floor surface should be sound and level. All of the
feet of the machine should make contact with the floor
surface. If they do not, either re-locate the machine to a
more suitable position or use packing shims between the
feet and the floor surface to ensure the machine is stable.
