BA_PH_436-100_EN_44-21.docx
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General
This thickness planer was produced by HOKUBEMA Maschinenbau GmbH according to the current state of the
art and placed on the market as a complete machine. All legal and normative regulations were observed.
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The thickness planer has a planing width of 630 mm.
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The maximum planing height is 300 mm with a table length of 1040 mm.
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The maximum depth of cut is 8 mm.
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All measuring scales are manufactured according to accuracy class 2
in accordance with the calibration regulations.
3.1
Target Group and Previous Experience
This operating manual is intended for the operating and maintenance personnel of the machine. The operating
personnel is to be determined by the operator and must further meet the following requirements:
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Basic technical knowledge (e.g. apprenticeship as carpenter, machine fitter, etc. and/or practice in operat-
ing woodworking machines)
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Reading and understanding these operating and maintenance instructions
In order to acquire the knowledge required to operate this machine, the operator must ensure the following
measures:
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Product training for every operator (also possible external personnel)
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Regular safety instruction
3.2
Requirements for the Operators
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The thickness planer may only be operated by trained personnel who have also read this manual.
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Inspection, maintenance, cleaning and repair may only be performed by technical specialists
with product-specific training and mechanical and/or electrical training.
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Specialists with product-specific training are to be commissioned and held responsible for
planning and checking the work.
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The national protective regulations for employees must be observed .
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The operator is responsible for the safe use of the machine.
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The legal minimum age must be observed.
3.3
Accident Prevention
To avoid accidents, the following rules must be observed for operation:
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Prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to the machine.
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Keep unauthorized persons away from the danger areas.
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Repeatedly inform present other persons about existing residual risks (see section
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Conduct and record regular training & instruction for persons who must be in the area of the machine.
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New employees must be trained internally to work on a thickener and this training must be documented.
