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Safety
2.5 Safety labels on the thread tapping
machine
Various safety markings are attached to the thread tap-
ping machine (Fig. 1), which must be observed and follo-
wed:
Fig. 1: Safety labels - Mandatory symbols: Read instructions for use,
Wear eye protection, Wear ear protection I Warning symbols:
General warning sign | Electrical voltage I Prohibition symbols:
Do not reach in, Do not wear a tie, Do not wear open hair
The safety markings attached to the thread tapping ma-
chine must not be removed. Damaged or missing safety
markings can lead to incorrect actions, personal injury
and material damage. They must be replaced immedia-
tely.
If the safety markings are not recognizable and compre-
hensible at first glance, the thread tapping machine must
be taken out of operation until new safety markings have
been applied.
2.6 Safety devices
2.7 Safety data sheets
Safety data sheets for hazardous goods can be obtained
from your specialist dealer or by calling
+49 (0)951 / 96555-0.
Specialist dealers can find safety data sheets in the
download area of the partner portal.
2.8 Special safety rules for the thread
tapping machine
- Do not allow the machine to operate at overload,
especially outside of the tapping capacity.
- Check the wearing parts before using the machine.
Replace and repair them in good time.
- Lock the entire handle and secure the workpiece
firmly.
- Do not touch rotating parts when the electric tap-
ping machine is working.
- Keep children away from the threading machine.
- Keep people away from the work area when the
machine is working.
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can
get caught in rotating parts. Non-slip footwear is re-
commended when operating the machine.
- Wear protective hair covering to hold back long
hair.
- Maintain the machine regularly. Keep the tap sharp
and add cutting oil while tapping.
- add cutting oil while tapping.
- Do not pile up the working material in the working
area of the machine.
- Always keep the working area clean.
- Do not use the electric tapping machine on flam-
mable, explosive, wet,
- undersized and unclean places.
- Do not work with blunt or damaged tools. This may
cause overstressing of the motor.
- Protect the motor. Make sure that no coolant, water
or other substances enter the motor.
- Metal chips are usually very sharp-edged and hot.
Never touch them with bare hands. Remove them
with a magnetic chip collector or a chip hook. Only
remove metal chips when the machine is switched
off.
WARNING!
Danger to life due to non-functio-
ning safety devices!
If safety devices do not function or are disabled,
there is a risk of serious injury or even death.
- Before starting work, check that all safety devices
are functional and correctly installed.
- Never override or bridge safety devices.
- Ensure that all safety devices are always acces-
sible.
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