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Read and understand the entire
instruction manual before attempting
assembly or operation.
Keep this operating instruction close
by the machine, protected from dirt
and humidity, and pass it over to the
new owner if you part with the tool.
No changes to the machine may be
made.
Daily inspect the function and
existence of the safety appliances
before you start the machine.
Do not attempt operation in this case,
protect the machine by unplugging the
power cord.
Remove all loose clothing and confine
long hair.
Before operating the machine, remove
tie, rings, watches, other jewellery,
and roll up sleeves above the elbows.
Wear safety shoes; never wear leisure
shoes or sandals.
Always wear the approved working
outfit.
Do not wear gloves.
Wear goggles when working
Install the machine so that there is
sufficient space for safe operation and
work piece handling.
Keep work area well lighted.
The machine is designed to operate in
closed rooms and must be placed
stable on firm and levelled ground.
Make sure that the power cord does
not impede work and cause people to
trip.
Keep the floor around the machine
clean and free of scrap material, oil
and grease.
Stay alert!
Give your work undivided attention.
Use common sense. Do not operate
the machine when you are tired.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all
times.
Do not operate the machine under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication. Be aware that medication
can change your behaviour.
Never reach into the machine while it
is operating or running down.
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Before you leave the
workplace switch off the machine.
Keep children and visitors a safe
distance from the work area.
Do not operate the electric tool near
inflammable liquids or gases.
Observe the fire fighting and fire alert
options, for example the fire
extinguisher operation and place.
Do not use the machine in a dump
environment and do not expose it to
rain.
Work only with well sharpened tools.
Always close the chuck guard and
pulley cover before you start the
machine.
Remove the chuck key and wrenches
before machine operation.
Specifications regarding the maximum
or minimum size of the work piece
must be observed.
Do not remove chips and work piece
parts until the machine is at a
standstill.
Do not stand on the machine.
Connection and repair work on the
electrical installation may be carried
out by a qualified electrician only.
Have a damaged or worn power cord
replaced immediately.
Never place your fingers in a position
where they could contact any rotating
parts or chips.
Check the save clamping of the work
piece before starting the machine.
Don’t exceed the clamping range of
the chuck.
Work pieces longer than 3 times the
chucking diameter need to be
supported by the tailstock or a steady
rest.
Avoid small chucking diameters at big
turning diameters.
Avoid short chucking lengths.
Avoid small chucking contact.
Never exceed the max speed
limitation of the work holding device.
Choose a small spindle speed when
working unbalanced work pieces and
for threading and tapping operations.
Any work piece stock extending the
rear end of the headstock must be
covered on its entire length. High
danger of injury!
Long work pieces may need a steady
rest support. A long and thin work
piece can suddenly bend at high
speed rotation.
Never move the tailstock or tailstock
quill while the machine is running.
Remove cutting chips with the aid of
an appropriate chip hook when the
machine is at a standstill only.
Never stop the rotating chuck or work
piece with your hands.
Measurements and adjustments may
be carried out when the machine is at
a standstill only.
Setup, maintenance and repair work
may only be carried out after the
machine is protected against
accidental starting by pulling the
mains plug.
3.3 Remaining hazards
When using the machine according to
regulations some remaining hazards
may still exist.
The rotating work piece and chuck can
cause injury.
Thrown and hot work pieces and
cutting chips can lead to injury.
Chips and noise can be health
hazards. Be sure to wear personal
protection gear such as safety goggles
and ear protection.
The use of incorrect mains supply or a
damaged power cord can lead to
injuries caused by electricity.
4. Machine specifications
4.1 Technical data
GHB-1330:
Swing over bed 330mm
Swing over cross slide 197mm
Centre distance 760mm
Width of bed 186mm
Overall 1650 x 760 x 1200mm
Net weight 600 kg
GHB-1340A:
Swing over bed 330mm
Swing over bed gap 476mm
Swing over cross slide 197mm
Centre distance 1015mm
Width of bed 186mm
Steady rest capacity 6 – 67mm
Follow rest capacity 6 – 70mm
Overall 1905 x 760 x 1200mm
Net weight 650 kg
