General Instructions For 230 V Machines - Axminster HBS310N User Manual

General Instructions for 230 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.
WARNING! KEEP TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE
REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Mains Powered Tools
Primary Precautions
Ths machine is supplied with a moulded 13 Amp.
plug and 3 core power cable. Before using the
machine 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 and 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 the machine has got wet dry it
off as soon as possible, with a cloth or paper towel.
Do not use 230V a.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.
(UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD CHILDREN BE
ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS)
It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged
until work is about to commence, also make sure to
unplug the machine when it is not in use or
unattended.
Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and
not the cable. Once you are ready to commence work,
remove all tools used in the setting operations (if
any) and place safely out of the way. Re-connect the
machine.
Carry out a final "tightness" check e.g. guide fence,
table tilt, etc.., check that the 'cutting path' (in this
case the path that the work piece will travel) is
unobstructed.
Make sure you are comfortable before you start work;
balanced, not reaching etc..
If the work you are carrying out is liable to generate
flying grit, dust or chips wear the appropriate safety
clothing, goggles, gloves, masks etc., and if the work
operation appears to be excessively noisy, wear
ear-defenders.
If you wear your hair in a long style, wearing a cap,
safety helmet, hair net, even a sweatband, will
minimise the possibility of your hair being caught
up in the rotating parts of the tool. Likewise,
consideration should be given to the removal of
rings and wristwatches, if these are liable to be a
'snag' hazard. Consideration should also be given to
non-slip footwear, etc..
Do not work with cutting tools of any description
if you are tired, your attention is wandering or you
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