3.2 General safety notes
Woodworking machines can be dangerous if not used
properly. Therefore the appropriate general technical rules as
well as the following notes must be observed.
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, unplug.
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:
- safety goggles
- ear protection
- dust protection
Do not wear gloves
while operating this machine.
Install the machine so that there is sufficient space for safe
operation and workpiece handling.
Keep work area well lighted.
The machine is designed to operate in closed rooms and must
be placed stable on firm and levelled table surface.
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.
Do not operate the machine under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or any medication. Be aware that medication can
change your behaviour.
Keep an ergonomic body position.
Maintain a balanced stance at all times.
Never reach into the machine while it is operating or running
down.
Keep children and visitors a safe distance from the work area.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Before you leave
the workplace switch off the machine.
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.
Wood dust is explosive and can also represent a risk to
health.
Dust form some tropical woods in particular, and from
hardwoods like beach and oak, is classified as a carcinogenic
substance.
Always use a suitable dust collection device
Before machining, remove any nails and other foreign bodies
from the workpiece.
Make sure to guide and hold the chisel with both hands safe
and tight during machining.
Work only with well sharpened tools.
Machine only stock which is chucked securely on the
machine, always check before switching the machine on.
Provide workpieces with centre holes before clamping
between centres.
Work large and unbalanced workpieces at low spindle speed
only.
When sanding, remove the tool rest from the machine.
Workpieces with cracks may not be used.
Use homogenous workpieces only.
Check the workpiece carefully for splits, knots or other
obstructions which may cause a safety risk while turning.
Remove the chuck key or dowel pins before turning the
machine on.
Always close the belt cover.
Specifications regarding the maximum or minimum size of the
workpiece must be observed.
