For Your Own Safety During Operation; Switching-Off And Securing The Drilling-Milling Machine; Using Lifting Equipment - Optimum OPTImill BF 16 Vario Operating Manual

Use protective gloves when handling pieces with sharp edges.
Use safety shoes when you assemble, disassemble or transport heavy components.
Use ear protection if the noise level (emission) in the workplace exceeds 80 dB (A).
Before starting work make sure that the prescribed personnel protective equipment is available
at the working place.
CAUTION!
Dirty or contaminated personnel protective equipment can cause diseases. Clean it each
time after use and once a week.
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For your own safety during operation

WARNING!
Before activating the drilling-milling machine assure yourself that this will neither
endanger other persons nor cause damage to equipment.
Avoid any risky working practices:
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The instructions mentioned in these operating instructions have to be strictly observed
during assembly, operation, maintenance and repair.
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Wear safety goggles.
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Switch off the drilling-milling machine before measuring the workpiece.
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Do not work on the drilling-milling machine, if your concentration is reduced, for example,
because you are taking medication.
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Stay on the drilling-milling machine until the working spindle has come to a complete stand-
still.
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Use the prescribed personnel protective equipment. Make sure to wear a well-fitting work
suit and, if necessary, a hairnet.
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Do not use protective gloves when drilling or milling.
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Disconnect the shock-proof plug from the outlet before replacing the tool.
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Use appropriate auxiliary materials to remove drilling and milling chips.
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Make sure that nobody is endangered by your work.
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Safely and firmly clamp the workpiece before switching on the drilling-milling machine.
We specially point out the specific dangers when working with and on the drilling-milling
machine.
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Switching-off and securing the drilling-milling machine

Unplug the main switch before starting any maintenance or repair work.
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Using lifting equipment

WARNING!
The use of unstable lifting and load suspension gear that might break under load can
cause severe injuries or even death.
Check that the lifting equipment and load-suspension gears are of sufficient load
capacity and are in perfect condition.
Observe the accident prevention regulations issued by your Employers Liability
Insurance Association or other competent supervisory authority, responsible for your
company.
Fasten the loads properly.
Safety
Version 1.4.3 - 2020-12-14 Translation of original instruction
BF16V EN
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