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2. General Health & Safety Guidance
Ensure that you carefully read and fully
understand the instructions in this manual
before assembly, installation and use of this
product. Keep these instructions in a safe place
for future reference.
WARNING: for your own safety, do not attempt to
operate this machine until it is completely assembled and
installed according to these instructions.
WARNING: When using any machine, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Safe Operation
1. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The operation of any machine can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Protective eye wear or other
suitable eye protection or face shield should be used
at all times. Everyday spectacles only have impact
resistant lenses. They are not protective eye wear and
do not give additional lateral protection.
• Use respiratory protective equipment (dust mask etc.)
if the machining operation creates dust. Exposure to
high levels of dust created by machining hardwoods,
softwoods and man made composite boards can result
in serious health problems. Some imported hardwoods
give off highly irritating dust, which can cause a
burning sensation. The use of respiratory protective
equipment should not be seen as an alternative to
controlling the risk of exposure at source by using
adequate dust extraction equipment.
• The use of ear plugs or ear defenders is recommended
when the machine is in use, particularly if the noise
level exceeds 85 dB.
• Wear suitable protective gloves when handling cutting
tools or blades. Gloves should NOT be worn when
using the machine as they can be caught in moving
parts of the machine.
• Non-slip safety footwear is recommended when using
the machine and handling large work pieces.
2. Dress appropriately
• Do not wear loose clothing, neckties or jewellery; they
can be caught in moving parts of the machine.
• Roll up long sleeves above the elbow.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
3. Safety warnings
• Find and read any warning labels on the machine.
• It is important that any labels bearing health and
safety warnings are not removed, defaced or covered.
Replacement labels can be obtained by contacting our
Customer Service Department.
4. Familiarise yourself with the machine
• If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation
of this machine, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor, or other qualified person or contact your
retailer for information on training courses. Do not
use this machine until adequate training has been
undertaken.
5. Take care when moving or positioning the
machine
• Some machines can be very heavy. Ensure the floor of
the area in which the machine is to be used is capable
of supporting the machine.
• The machine and its various components can be heavy.
Always adopt a safe lifting technique and seek
assistance when lifting heavy components. In some
cases it may be necessary to use mechanical handling
equipment to position the machine within the work
area.
• Some machines have optional wheel kits available to
allow them to be manoeuvred around the workshop
as required. Care should be taken to install these
according to the instructions provided.
• Due to the nature of the design of some machines the
centre of gravity will be high making them unstable
when moved. Extreme care should be taken when
moving any machine.
• If transportation of the machine is required then all
precautions relating to the installation and handling
of the machine apply. In addition, ensure that any
vehicles or manual handling equipment used for
transportation are of adequate specification.
6. The machine should be level and stable at all
times
• When using a leg stand or cabinet base that is
designed to be fitted to the machine, always ensure
that it is securely fastened to the machine using the
fixings provided.
• If the machine is suitable to be used on a workbench,
ensure that the workbench is well constructed and
capable of withstanding the weight of the machine.
The machine should always be securely fastened to the
workbench with appropriate fixings.
• Where possible, floor standing machines should always
be secured to the floor with fixings appropriate to the
structure of the floor.
• The floor surface should be sound and level. All of the
feet of the machine should make contact with the floor
surface. If they do not, either re-locate the machine to
a more suitable position or use packing shims between
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