General Instructions For 240V Machines - Axminster AWESBS User Manual

General Instructions for 240 v Machines...
Good Working Practices/Safety
The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your
tools and equipment in good working order.
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WARNING!!
General Advice
Primary Precautions
These tools are supplied with a moulded 13 Amp. plug and 3 core power cable. Before
using the tool inspect the cable and the plug to make sure that neither are damaged. If any
damage is visible have the tool inspected/repaired by a suitably qualified person. If it is
necessary to replace the plug, it is preferable to use an 'unbreakable' type that will resist
damage on site. Only use a 13 Amp plug, and make sure the cable clamp is tightened
securely. Fuse as required. If extension leads are to be used, carry out the same safety
checks on them, and ensure that they are correctly rated to safely supply the current that is
required for your machine.
Work Place/Environment
Make sure when the machine is placed that it sits firmly on the floor, that it does not rock, that it is
sufficiently clear of adjacent obstacles so that cutting operations will not be impeded. Check you have
adequate clearance both in front of, and behind the machine when cutting long stuff. If you are liable
to be processing unwieldy or awkward work pieces, it is suggested that you consider fastening the
machine down to the floor.
The machine is not designed for sub-aqua operation, do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
If the machine is set up in the open, and it starts to rain (unusual though this would be in U.K.), cover
it up or move it into the dry. If machine has got wet; dry it off as soon as possible, with a cloth or
paper towel.
Do not use 240Va.c. powered machines anywhere within a site area that is flooded or puddled, and
do not trail extension cables across wet areas.
Keep the machines clean; it will enable you to more easily see any damage that may have occurred.
Clean the machine with a damp soapy cloth if needs be, do not use any solvents or cleaners, as
these may cause damage to any plastic parts or to the electrical components.
Keep the work area as uncluttered as is practical, this includes personnel as well as material.
KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT
OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
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