EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1:2004 Chester UK Ltd Clwyd Close, Hawarden Industrial Park, Hawarden, Chester, CH5 3PZ UK in accordance with the following Directive(s): 2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2006/42/EC The Machinery Directive 2011/65/EU The Restriction Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive...
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Chester UK Limited is a specialist company that has been supplying the machine tool industry for over 15 years. The Chester UK Head Office comprises of a 30,500 sq.ft factory complete with offices and a showroom. Specialising in conventional machine tools, Chester has built a reputation for quality and reliability, which is highly regarded in the machine tool industry and the model engineering market.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES Symbols Used in this manual This manual uses a variety of symbols and pictograms. The symbols are used to aid with the understanding of the information and to emphasise the level of importance of instructions with regard to the safety of the machine.
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Symbols and labels Used in this manual On the machine are a variety of symbols and labels which are used to warn of hazards, give instructions what must be carried out and what must not be done in order to ensure safe use.
Personal Protection Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn while operating the machine Always wear appropriate eye protection Always wear appropriate safety foot wear Always wear protective hair covering Always wear an appropriate face mask when cutting materials that cause dust Always wear ear protection in noisy enviroments Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, necklaces or other...
Working Environment The following is information about the necessary conditions for the safe working of the machine. Keep work areas clean, cluttered areas invite accidents. Clean up all fluid spills Do not leave tools or equipment lying around Do not leave cleaning cloths or rags on or around the machine Do not use in an explosive atmosphere Do not use outdoors Do not use above 1000 metres (3280 feet) altitude...
Machine Safety The following is information about the necessary precautions for the safe working of the machine Ensure guards are correctly fitted before starting Ensure there is no sign of damage to the machine before starting Never attempt to override or circumvent any interlocked or safety devices Always remove adjusting keys or tools before turning on Always use clamps, chucks or vices to hold work or tooling never use hands...
Tool Usage The following is information about the necessary conditions for safe use of tools. Use the correct tool All cutting tools should be correctly ground All tools should be maintained in good condition All tools should be kept clean Use the correct cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut Use the tools within its designed parameters Never force the tool or attachment to do a job for which I was not...
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Personnel working with any machine tools are advised to follow the Safety Guidelines stated below in order to prevent accidents that may occur. Appropriate personal protective equipment (such as glasses, dust coat, safety shoes, etc) MUST be worn while operating the machine. Long hair or neck tie MUST be tightened up.
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