Ambient Conditions:
- Avoid using the machine in locations which are very humid or in the presence of fl ammable
liquids or gas.
- Always keep the work area tidy and clear of work residues; untidy work benches and work
areas are a source of potential danger.
Clothing and personal protective equipment:
- do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or any accessories such as scarves, necklaces,
bracelets or any other object which may get caught up in the machine’s moving parts.
- always wear safety protection devices. regulation safety glasses/goggles, well-fi tting gloves,
earmuffs or ear plugs.
- It is advisable to wear slip-resistant safety footwear.
- When necessary, suitably tie back long hair to prevent any risk of it becoming trapped or
entangled in moving parts.
- Wear an approved dust mask.
Care and Use of electrical components:
- Pay attention to the power supply calbe: never use it to lift the machine. Do not pull on
the cable to disconnect the plug from the power socket. Keep the cable away from sharp
edges, oil and high temperatures.
- Should it be necessary to use an extension fl ex, make sure it is of an approved type.
- Regularly check the condition of the devices power cables. If damaged have them repaired
by an authorized assistance centre.
- Regularly check any extension fl exes being used and replace them if damaged.
- Whenever the machine is used outdoors, only use extension fl exes which have been
approved for outdoor use and are marked accordingly.
- Avoid contact with any earthed objects.
General safety precautions:
- Keep unauthorized persons and children away from the machine: never allow them to come
near or into contact with it.
- Always check what you are doing.
- DO NOT use the machine if you are tired.
- Always stay in a comfortable and well-balanced position.
- Never leave tools or measuring devices on the machine.
- Adopt safe working methods.
- Unplug the machine from the power supply when it is not in use, before performing any
maintenance operations and before replacing accessories or tools.
- Keep your face away from the cutting area to avoid inhaling any fumes which may be
generated by oily substances found on ferrous materials.
Safety checks:
- Remove the adjustment pins and spanners. It is a good rule to check that adjustment
spanners have been removed from the machine before switching it on.
- Avoid inadvertent start-up: make sure that the switch is in the stop position before connecting
the machine to the power supply.
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