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3.3 Safety devices
The machine is equipped with the following safety devices:
•Safety guard (adjustable): saw blade guard is attached to the
riving knife to prevent contact with the saw blade.
Riving knife
•This measure is intended to prevent the workpiece from kick
back. The setting is in horizontal and vertical direction opposite
to the saw blade.
•Separating protective device (fixed)
(Access to motor / belt drive)
Rip fence
•Serves for precise guidance of the workpiece during
longitudinal cutting. It is made of destructible material
(aluminium).
•The adjustment of the rip fence is possible without using tools;
the position is read on a ruler.
Push stick
•For cutting operations where less than 120mm is cut, i.e. less
than 120mm distance to the right of the saw blade to the rip
fence. Do not feed the wood by hand, but with the push stick.
3.4 General safety instructions
To avoid malfunctions, damage and health hazards when working with the machine, in addition to
the general rules for safe working, the following points must be observed:
•Before start-up, check the machine for completeness and function. Only use the machine if
the guards and other non-parting guards required for machining have been fitted, are in
good operating condition and have been properly maintained.
•Choose a level, vibration-free, non-slip surface for the installation location.
•Ensure sufficient space around the machine!
•Ensure sufficient lighting conditions at the workplace to avoid stroboscopic effects!
•Ensure a clean working environment!
•Only use perfect tools that are free of cracks and other defects (e.g. deformations).
•Remove tool keys and other adjustment tools before switching on the machine.
•Keep the area around the machine free of obstacles (e.g. dust, chips, cut parts, etc.).
•Check the strength of the machine connections before each use.
•Never leave the running machine unattended. Switch off the machine before leaving the
working area and secure it against unintentional or unauthorised recommissioning.
•The machine may only be operated, serviced or repaired by persons who are familiar with it
and who have been informed of the dangers arising in the course of this work.
•Ensure that unauthorised persons maintain a safe distance from the machine and keep
children away from the machine.
•Wear close-fitting protective clothing and suitable protective equipment (eye protection,
dust mask, ear protection; gloves only when handling tools).
•Hide long hair under hair protection.
•Do not remove any sections or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area while the
machine is running!
•Do not remove splinters and chips by hand!
•Always work with care and the necessary caution and never use excessive force.
•Do not overload the machine!
•Do not work on the machine if you are tired, not concentrated or under the influence of
medication, alcohol or drugs!
•Do not use the machine in areas where vapours from paints, solvents or flammable liquids
represent a potential danger (danger of fire or explosion!).
•Do not smoke in the immediate vicinity of the machine (fire hazard)!
•Shut down the machine and disconnect it from the power supply before carrying out any
adjustment, conversion, cleaning, maintenance or repair work. Before starting any work on
the machine, wait until all tools or machine parts have come to a complete standstill and
secure the machine against unintentional restarting.
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