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2.6 Use according to intended purpose
The MAFELL grooving machine KFU 1000 E is
intended exclusively for cutting grooves for plastic
welding material into floor covering materials which will
melt when being heated (PVC and similar material).
The diameter of the groove-cutting blades used must
be 120 mm (4 23/32 in.).
Any other use beyond this scope is considered as
failing to comply with the intended purpose.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused
as a result of this; the risk is borne solely by the user.
Use according to intended purpose also includes
compliance with the operating, maintenance and repair
conditions specified by MAFELL, and adherence to the
safety instructions contained in the operating manual.
The grooving machine KFU 1000 E must be operated,
tooled and maintained only by persons more than 18
years old, familiar with the machine and instructed as
to the risks.
Repair work must be carried out by authorized
MAFELL dealers or a MAFELL customer service
station.
The relevant accident prevention regulations and other
generally recognized industrial, medical and technical
safety rules must be complied with.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine preclude
the liability of the manufacturer for any resultant
damage.
2.7 Residual risks
Even when used according to the intended purpose
and in compliance with all the relevant safety
regulations, the design of the machine prescribed by
its function gives rise to potential residual risks, for
instance from the following sources:
- Touching the groove-cutting blade in the vicinity of
the cutting blade aperture at the cutting blade guard
when the machine is running.
- Touching the rotating cylinder-head screw from the
side.
- Machine kicks back if the cutting depth set of the
groove-cutting blade is too large and if the blade is
touching the floor pavement.
- Breakage of the groove-cutting blade and risk of the
groove-cutting blade or pieces of the groove-cutting
blade being hurled away.
- Touching live parts with the housing open and the
mains plug not removed.
- Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
- Emission of dust: a health hazard when working for
long periods on enclosed premises without
adequate ventilation.
3 Safety instructions
Danger
If used incorrectly, grooving
machines can be dangerous. For
this reason, aways comply with the
safety instructions summarized in
this chapter, the accident
prevention regulations of the
relevant liability insurance
association or equivalent, and the
safety regulations applicable in the
country concerned!
General instructions:
- Never work without the protective equipment
prescribed for the relevant operation and do not
make any modifications to the machine that could
undermine safety.
- Children and adolescents must not operate this
machine. This rule does not apply to young persons
receiving training and being supervised by an
expert.
- Prior to all work, make sure that the safety and
operating equipment is securely attached and
undamaged. Damaged protective equipment and
parts must be repaired correctly or replaced.
- Always be aware of environmental influences. Do
not allow the machine to be exposed to the rain and
do not use the machine in a damp or wet
environment, or in the vicinity of inflammable liquids
or gases.
- When operating the machine outdoors, use of an
earth-leakage circuit-breaker is recommended.
- Do not carry the machine by the cable and do not
remove the mains plug from the socket by pulling on
the cable.
- Protect the cable against oil and high temperatures
and do not pull it over any sharp edges.