General instructions General instructions Table of contents General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Copyright Safety .
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General instructions Safety warning structure Intended use The following warnings are used in these The machine is only intended for cutting operating instructions: chamfers or curves. For this purpose, the machine must held by both hands and DANGER guided over the material to be processed. A warning of this category indicates Any use other than previously stated is an impending dangerous situation .
Safety ■ Repairs to the machine may only be Safety performed by an authorised specialist workshop or factory customer service. NOTE Improper repairs can cause considera- ble danger to the user. When using electrical tools, the following fundamental precautions must be taken ■...
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Safety Danger from electric current! Risk of injury! WARNING DANGER Risk of injury from engine starting Danger to life due to electric current! unintentionally! Contact with live wires or components Pay attention to the following safety can lead to serious injury or even notes to avoid danger from motor starting death! unintentionally:...
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Safety Preventing damage WARNING Improper handling of the machine ATTENTION increases the risk of injury! Potential damage to property if the Pay attention to the following safety machine is improperly used! instructions in order not to injure others or yourself: Observe the following instructions to avoid damage to property: ►...
Before using for the first time Checking the properties Before using for the first time of the workpiece Transport inspection The surface of the workpiece must meet the following requirements. As standard, the machine is supplied with the components indicated in the “Scope of ■...
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Preparing Inserting the tool Setting the speed NOTE WARNING ► This function is only available for ma- Risk of injury! chines of the EKF Series 500/600. ► Do not use damaged, soiled or worn ► The speed can be reduced for tools.
Using Milling with the machine Using For milling, proceed as follows: Switching on the machine Align the workpiece to be processed To switch on the machine, press and horizontally and secure it. hold down the ON/OFF switch (9). ATTENTION Switching off the machine Potential damage to property if the...
Tool change NOTE Tool change Observe the following instructions: ► Never attach the reversing plates (20, WARNING fig 6) to the material during standstill. Risk of injury! ► Maintain an even feed. ► Do not use damaged, soiled or worn Push the machine slowly and evenly ...
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Tool change Turning the reversing plates Replacing the reversing plate To turn the reversing plates (20, fig. 6), When the reversing plate (20, fig. 6) is proceed as follows: completely worn, it must be replaced by a new one: Loosen the side clamping screw (3, ...
Put the machine and accessories into the transport case. Replacement of the carbon brushes may only be carried out by BDS or by an au- thorised specialist workshop. Unauthorised repairs will invalidate the guarantee. Customer service/service Should you have any questions on custom- er service/service, please contact BDS.We...
Storage/troubleshooting Storage If you do not intend to use the machine for a longer period of time, clean it as described in the section “Cleaning”. Store the machine and all its accessories in the transport case at a dry, clean and frost-free location. Troubleshooting Error Possible cause...
EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Machine Directive 2006/42/EC, appendix II 1A BDS Maschinen GmbH Name/address of the manufacturer: Martinstraße 108 D-41063 Mönchengladbach We hereby declare that the product: Electric edge milling Model: Model EKF Series 300/500/600 conforms to the following relevant regulations: ■...
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