General Safety Instructions - Proxxon DSH/E Manual

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2 General safety instructions

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Learn the tool`s applications, limitations and possible hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
4. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to
rain. Keep work area well lighted.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe
distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed.
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the
gage number, the heavier the cord. Exception
No. 1: The reference to the table and the table itself may
be omitted if a statement indicating the appropriate gage
and length is incorporated into the instruction.Exception
No. 2: The information regarding extension cords need
not be provided for a permanently connected tool.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. Exception: The reference to gloves may be
omitted from the instructions for a grinder.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety
glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function - check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
Table 1:
Minimum gage for cord:
Total length of
cord in feet 25 ft
AWG: 18
50 ft 100 ft 150 ft
16 16 14
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