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aintain machine with care.
Keep machine clean
for best and safest performance. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricatin and chan in accessories.
Disconnect machine
before servicin and chan -
in accessories.
Reduce the risk of unintentional starting.
Make
sure switch is in off-position before plu in in.
Use recommended accessories.
Consult the
owner’s manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk
of injury to persons.
Never stand on machine.
Serious injury could
occur if the machine is tipped or if the rindin
belt is unintentionally contacted.
Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the
machine, a uard or other part that is dama ed
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function – check for ali nment of movin parts,
bindin of movin parts, breaka e of parts,
mountin , and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A uard or other part that is
dama ed should be properly repaired or
replaced.
Direction of feed.
Feed work a ainst the direction
of rotation of rindin tool only.
Never leave the machine running while unat-
tended. Turn power off.
Don’t leave machine until
it comes to a complete stop.
1.2 Electrical Safety Notes.
The mains plug of the machine
may be mounted only by a quali-
fied electrician.
The protective conductor in the
mains socket outlet must be connected with the
protective earthin of the mains supply.
Check the rotation direction of the motor before
starting the operation of the machine for the first
time.
If the rotation direction of the motor is
incorrect, the workpiece can be thrown from
the machine and cause an accident. The rotation
direction may be chan ed only by a qualified
electrician.
When wirin this machine make sure it is prop-
erly rounded in accordance with National Elec-
tric code and local codes and ordinances. This
work should be done by a qualified electrician.
1.3 Specific Safety Notes for Belt Grinders.
ake sure that the undercar-
riage stands securely and has a
level setup position. Fasten the undercarriage to
the ground.
If the undercarria e tips over durin
operation, serious injuries can result.
Use appropriate fastening material when mount-
ing the machine to the undercarriage.
When
mounted incorrectly, the machine can come
loose from the undercarria e and cause serious
accidents.
Always use the protective devices of the machine.
The protective devices must be securely mounted
to the machine and positioned for maximum
safety.
The protective devices help to protect
the operator from flyin rindin particles and
unintentional contact with the rindin belt.
Pay attention that persons are not harmed by
sparking.
Remove combustible materials in the
direct area. Sparks develop when rindin met-
als.
When grinding metals (e. g. alu-
minium or magnesium), dust
develops that can be combustible or explosive. Do
not operate the machine in the vicinity of combus-
tible materials.
Sparks can i nite such materials.
When grinding metals, red hot metal and grinding
belt particles develop and are collected in the dust
collector.
Before emptyin , the contents of the
dust collector must have cooled sufficiently and
may be disposed only in suitable containers.
Never brush away any dust while the machine is
in operation.
All clean up should be done when
the machine is stopped.
Additional precautions may be necessary for
grinding materials which are flammable or have
other hazardous properties.
You should always
consult the manufacturers of such material for
instructions on rindin and handlin .
ake sure that you or other persons are not
standing directly next to the grinding belt when
switching the machine on.
The rindin belt can
tear apart and cause serious injuries.
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
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