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General Information

Safety Rules

This machine is used for woodcutting only.

1.) This machine is designed for producing indent Dovetails for drawers and various furniture elements. This
machine is equipped with a Spindle which allows cutting of indents of adjustable height. The machine can cut
single Male or Female Workpieces, or both simultaneously.
2.) The Locking and Release of the pieces take place manually by means of Pneumatic Valves.
3.) The machine can work at three different Feed Speeds.
4.) Controls are located on a built-in Control Panel.

*It is requested to perform cutting within the rated machine capacity. Any other application which the
machine is not designed for will be considered out of its normal application range.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES:

1.) Remove all the servicing tool kits before servicing the machine.
2.) Always keep cutter sharp.
3.) Never clean or remove chips while the machine is running.
4.) Learn the cutter application and limitation as well as the specific potential hazard peculiar to it.
5.) The double end tenoner is designed for cutting wood material only. Do not apply this machine for cutting other
materials.
6.) Never leave machine running unattended. Turn power

“OFF”

and wait until the machine comes to a complete

stop before you leave.
7.) Do not wear gloves or loose clothing.
8.) When the machine is working, do not bend over to check the cutting condition.
9.) Tighten the cutter securely.

**The machine can cause serious injury unless certain precautions are carefully

observed. Some important safety rules are listed below**

1.) You must not attempt to operate the machine until you have received instructions from your instructor.
2.) Before operating the machine, be sure you know how to stop it quickly It is just as important to know how to
stop a machine as to start it.
3.) Do not learn against or rest your hands on the moving table. This careless habit may cut your fingers someday.
4.) Keep your fingers and hands away from moving cutters. There is never any reason to place your fingers near a
turning cutter. Stop the machine first.
5.) Never wear long sleeves or sweaters while working on the machine. Always wear safety glasses to protect your
eyes.
6.) It is dangerous to use cutters, wrenches and other tools which do not fit the machine properly.
7.) When using large wrenches, be sure to brace yourself. If the wrench slips or nut loosens suddenly, you can be
injured.
8.) It is very dangerous to use rags, cotton waste, or cleaning brash near a moving cutter.
9.) Never attempt to set up work, adjust, or try to measure work while the cutter is turning. Stop the machine first.
10.) When removing cutters, always hold a rag or cloth over the cutter to prevent being cut.
11.) Do not attempt to lift heavy attachments alone. Get help.
12.) Never permit another person to start or stop a machine for you.
13.) When mounting the arbor support keep your fingers away from the bearing hole.