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GeneraL SaFetY reGULatIOnS
1)
nYLOn BaGS are nOt tOYS
WarnInG! Suffocation hazard. nylon packaging bags can cause suffocation if
placed on the head and must be kept out of the reach of children. If they cannot
be reused they must be cut up and thrown in the garbage.
2) PEOPLE AUTHORISED TO USE THE MACHINE
This machine must not be used by children or any persons not fully aware of the
instructions for use contained in this manual. Local laws and regulations may
establish a minimum age for use of the machine. The operator must be adequately
trained to use, adjust and safely operate the machine.
3) OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
The operator is responsible for other people as far as accidents or damage to people
or property caused by the use of the machine is concerned.
4) MAINTAIN A STABLE AND SAFE WORKING POSITION
When working, maintain a stable, safe position and do not lose balance.
5) PAY ATTENTION IN THE WORK AREA
Be careful of hands, the piece to be processed, the cutting tool, chips produced
during work and, in general, all parts in motion.
6) USE CAUTION WHILE WORKING
Do not allow yourself to be distracted and always pay attention to what you are
doing. Use your common sense. Never use the machine when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines that reduce alertness.
7) KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE MACHINE
Keep people and animals away from the machine and your work area. Do not touch
electrically-powered parts.
8) PROTECT YOUR BODY
The use of the machine generates noise, heat, dust, smoke, vibrations, flying chips
and splinters. Always use personal protective equipment in accordance with the
law to prevent injury to the body, hands, eyes, hearing and respiratory tracts. Wear
strong clothing, with tight sleeves and cuffs, eye protection, working gloves, safety
earmuffs, dust masks and safety shoes. Do not wear loose clothing, scarves, ribbons
and jewellery that could be caught in moving parts of the machine. Wear a protective
hairnet to gather long hair. Normal glasses are not suitable for protecting your eyes.
9) EFFICIENCY OF THE MACHINE
Always make sure the machine is in good working order and integral; it could cause
serious accidents if in poor conditions. Do not use the machine if the switch does
not allow you to switch the machine on or off. If necessary, replace the insert of
the work plan.
10) INTEGRITY OF THE MACHINE
Do not remove any components from the machine unless expressly indicated in
these instructions and do not modify the original configuration in any way.
11) DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE MACHINE
Do not disassemble the machine for any reason. Do not use the machine without
the guards installed in position, especially after a mode change.
12) DO NOT TAMPER WITH ANY OF THE MACHINE’S COMPONENTS
Do not tamper, modify or remove any component from the machine.
13) VERIFY THE SOLIDITY OF THE MACHINE
Periodically check screw and blade tightness.
14) USE THE MACHINE IN A WELL-VENTILATED ROOM
The machine must be used in a well-ventilated area in order to ensure sufficient
cooling and air circulation.
15) DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
Do not use the machine in areas with a risk of explosion and/or fire, in poorly ventilated
spaces or in the presence of inflammable and/or explosive materials, dampness,
gases, vapours, and acids.
116) MOVING OF THE MACHINE
The machine should be moved with caution. Hold it only with two hands under the
base to move it.
Do not attempt to move the machine by pulling on the power
cable or other machine parts.
17) POSITIONING OF THE MACHINE
Use the nuts and bolts to position and secure the machine on the work bench or stand
with a flat, solid and non-flammable surface that must support the total machine
weight and vibrations caused by use. Using the machine without securing it and
on flammable surfaces such as wood, plastic, etc. is prohibited. Periodically check
fastenings.
18) WORK WITH ADEQUATE LIGHTING
Only work when there is sufficient daylight or suitable artificial lighting.
19) DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
Do not expose the machine to the elements such as rain, fog, sun, high, and low
temperatures.
20) DO NOT TOUCH THE MACHINE IF YOU ARE WET
Never use this machine with bare or wet feet. Do not touch the machine with wet
hands.
21) CHECK BEFORE STARTING UP THE MACHINE
Before plugging the machine in, make sure the switch is OFF “O”, that the piece
in process is well positioned and supported, the cutting head is adjusted, and the
service keys are removed. Do not use the machine if the surface inserts are worn
and the blade guards are broken or do not function.
22) CHECK CORRECT ASSEMBLY
Do not use the machine if the chip/dust vacuum tube (not supplied) is disconnected
and the vacuum (not supplied) is off.
23) CHECKING THE PROTECTIONS
Make sure the blade guards are not damaged. The lower blade guard must follow
the ascending/descending motion of the cutting head. Do not use the machine if the
guard does not cover the blade in the resting position.
24) MAKE SURE THAT THE PIECE TO BE PROCESSED IS WELL POSITIONED
It is very important for your safety that the piece in process is well positioned against
the appropriate supporting guide, that it is locked against the vice and that its two
extremities rest on specific pedestals (not supplied). The piece must have flat and
perpendicular sides such as tables, panels, etc.; do not cut branches, tree trunks or
circular sections. Do not cut pieces that contain nails or screws or wrapped in tape,
cord or other. Do not cut pieces on a slant. Rest them on the base of the machine. Do
not cut in pieces coast but place the long side on the machine base. Uncut section
pieces small that they can not be tightened from the grip and / or that they would
break during the cutting.
25) PROHIBITED MATERIALS
Cutting metal, plastic, flammable materials, and materials that generate harmful or
toxic dust and vapours is prohibited.
26) PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCIDENTS
Always test operations without a work piece before beginning work; at this stage,
make sure no one gets close to the machine and keep safety distances. Always
use personal safety devices. When the machine is running, do not touch the blade.
Serious injury hazard! After replacing components, always run a general check before
starting work.
27) ONLY USE BLADES SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER
This machine was designed to use specific blades to cut wood; using blades suited
for other materials and for abrasive disks is prohibited. Do not use HSS, high speed
steel blades. The maximum speed stamped on the blade must always be higher than
that indicated on the machine’s technical specifications. Use blades which conform
to the regulations in force in the country of use.
28) HANDLE THE BLADE WITH CAUTION
The blade has very sharp edges: handle it with caution and always wear protective
gloves. Serious injury hazard!
29) ONLY USE BLADES IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITIONS
Do not use damaged or deformed blades; if worn, replace them with new blades.
30) DO NOT FORCE THE BLADE
Do not subject the blade to: collision, bending, excessive pressure, heat, irregular
speed changes, vibrations. In these conditions, the tool has a limited working life
and may break without warning with the risk of flying fragments.
31)
DO nOt tOUCH MOvInG PartS WHILe tHe MaCHIne IS rUnnInG
WarnInG! Serious injury hazard! Do not touch the blade or any part in motion
while the machine is running. Be careful as to how you move your arms and
hands. Only remove the work piece after turning off and unplugging the machine.
32) MACHINE MALFUNCTION
Turn the switch to OFF “O” (switched off), disconnect the power supply to the
machine by removing the plug from the socket when: Not in use, left unattended,
moved, the power cable is damaged, when fixing or removing the work piece, during
adjustments, maintenance and cleaning.
33) WAIT FOR THE MACHINE TO STOP COMPLETELY
The motor, the moving parts and the blade continue to run for a short while after the
machine is switched off. During this time, these parts must not be touched. Serious
injury hazard!
34) DO NOT LEAVE THE MACHINE UNATTENDED WHILE RUNNING
Do not leave the machine unattended while running and wait until all moving parts
fully stop before leaving the machine after turning it off.
35) KEEP THE WORKPLACE CLEAN AND TIDY
Mess and dirt are sources of danger. Make sure there are no tools or objects around
the machine that could be damaged. Do not place tools or objects on the machine
that could accidentally fall. Frequently eliminate cutting residues from the machine
and floor.
36)
HarMFUL DUSt
WarnInG! the dust produced by some types of wood is very harmful to your
health. Wear appropriate masks, extract the saw dust from the machine and
equip the room with an extractor for air exchange.
37) REPAIRS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL
Do not attempt to repair this machine or to gain access to its internal parts. Always
contact an authorised assistance centre. Service by unauthorised personnel will
cause the warranty to be annulled and could create a dangerous situation. Keep
proof of purchase for warranty service.
38) REQUEST AND HAVE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS ONLY INSTALLED
Request and use only original spare parts. Please contact your dealer. The use of
non-original spare parts will cause the warranty to be annulled and could create a
dangerous situation.
39) STORE THE MACHINE IN A SAFE PLACE
When not in use, keep the machine in a dry place out of reach of children.
40)
reSIDUaL rISKS
WarnInG! Strict observance of the instructions with the use of individual means
of protection minimalists risks of accidents but does not completely rule them out.
41) ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Only use this machine as described in these instructions. Do not use it for purposes
for which it was not intended.
eLeCtrICaL SaFetY reGULatIOnS
1)
DO nOt tOUCH LIve PartS
WarnInG! risk of electric shocks. Some parts of the machine are electrically-
powered.
2) KEEP CHILDREN AND ANIMALS AWAY FROM THE ELECTRICAL DEVICES
Keep children and animals away from the devices connected to the power supply.
3) CHECK THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
The power supply voltage must correspond to that indicated on the technical data
plate. Do not use any other type of power supply.
4) USE A TRIP SWITCH
It is advisable to fit a trip switch on the power supply line that trips at the levels laid
down in standards currently in force in the Country in which the machine is used.
Contact your local electrician.
5) CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Before connecting or disconnecting the machine to or from the power supply, make
sure that the switch is in the OFF “O” position.
6) DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE POWER CABLE
Do not tamper with the power cable. Do not replace the power cable plug; only use
a socket suited for the machine plug. Only use the power cable as intended.
