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more than 18 years old, familiar with the machine and
instructed as to the risks.
Repair work must be carried out by authorized
MAFELL dealers or a MAFELL customer service
station.
The relevant accident prevention regulations and
other generally recognized industrial, medical and
technical safety rules must be complied with.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine preclude
the liability of the manufacturer for any resultant
damage.
2.8 Residual risks
Even when used according to the intended purpose
and in compliance with all the relevant safety
regulations, the design of the machine prescribed by
its function gives rise to potential residual risks, for
instance from the following sources:
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Touching the groove-cutting blade in the vicinity of
the cutting blade aperture at the cutting blade
guard when the machine is running.
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Touching the rotating cylinder-head screw from the
side.
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Machine kicks back if the cutting depth set of the
groove-cutting blade is too large and if the blade is
touching the floor pavement.
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Breakage of the groove-cutting blade and risk of
the groove-cutting blade or pieces of the groove-
cutting blade being hurled away.
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Touching live parts with the housing open and the
mains plug not removed.
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Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
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Emission of dust: a health hazard when working for
long periods on enclosed premises without
adequate ventilation.
3 Safety instructions
Danger
If used incorrectly, grooving
machines can be dangerous. For
this reason, aways comply with the
safety instructions summarized in
this chapter, the accident
prevention regulations of the
relevant liability insurance
association or equivalent, and the
safety regulations applicable in the
country concerned!
General instructions:
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Never work without the protective equipment
prescribed for the relevant operation and do not
make any modifications to the machine that could
undermine safety.
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Children and adolescents must not operate this
machine. This rule does not apply to young
persons receiving training and being supervised by
an expert.
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Prior to all work, make sure that the safety and
operating equipment is securely attached and
undamaged. Damaged protective equipment and
parts must be repaired correctly or replaced.
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Always be aware of environmental influences. Do
not allow the machine to be exposed to the rain
and do not use the machine in a damp or wet
environment, or in the vicinity of inflammable
liquids or gases.
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When operating the machine outdoors, use of an
earth-leakage circuit-breaker is recommended.
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Do not carry the machine by the cable and do not
remove the mains plug from the socket by pulling
on the cable.
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Protect the cable against oil and high temperatures
and do not pull it over any sharp edges.
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Cutting blade cover should only be removed for
changing blades.
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Damaged cables or plugs must be renewed
immediately.
