Holzmann DKS 20 User Manual page 7

CHECK YOUR MACHINE BEFORE OPERATION
Check the machine and its safety devices for any damages. Check all nuts,
bolts etc ... if they are tightened securely. Check the condition of the wor-
king tools. Check the function of the ON/OFF switch on a regular basis.
BEWARE OF WOODDUST
Especially chemically treated but as well coated wood materials may produ-
ce toxic wood dust during operation, that may cause permanent respiratory
damages. If working with treated wood, wear an appropriate breathing mask
and work in a well ventilated area!
We recommend to connect your machine to a dust collection system.
ELECTRIC HAZARD
Do not touch any electric parts of the machine. Assure yourself to operate
the machine only with an appropriate supply circuit. It shall be grounded
and equipped with a short-circuit protector. The Electric specifications must
match with the required specifications of the machine (V / Hz / Phases).
KEEP YOUR HANDS AWAY FROM THE BLADE!
Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to
move into the blade!
Do not guide very small or narrow workpieces directly by hand. Rather use a
suitable scrapwood or other accesories.
BLADE
Always keep the blade tensioned properly. Check blade tension before every
operation.
Always keep sure that the bladee teeth show downwards towards the table.
Do not use a dull or defect blade anymore but replace it.
OPERATION
Never turn your scroll saw on before having cleared the table from any ob-
jects like tools, wood scrap etc.
The scroll saw should cut on the downstroke.
Lower the blade protection cover as low as possible.
Hold the the workpiece firmly against the table.
Do not feed the material too fast and try to maintain a constant feeding
speed.
Take care when cutting materials with differences in cross-section/thickness.
It could pinch the blade befiore the cut is completed.
Take especial care when cutting round materials. They tend to rotate while
being cut.
When cutting a large piece of material, make sure that it is supported suffi-
ciently at any time during the cutting process. Do not use the saw for larger
materials it is intended to use.
Do not allow familarity and routine to reduce your attention while working.
RESIDUAL RISK FACTORS
Respiratory damages caused by inhaling wood, plastic, metal etc. dust.
Cutting injury by contact with the operating saw blade.
cutting injury during saw blade change.
Finger crush injuries through workpiece kickback.