KNOVA KN AP-130A Instruction Manual page 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure that children do not have access to
the machine when it is not in use.
• Do not overtax the equipment and use it only within
the performance parameters described in the technical
data section of the information for use.
• Do not use the cable for uses other than that for which it
is intended. Protect the cables from heat, oil and sharp
corners.
• Keep the hand holds dry, clean and free of oil and grease.
• Before the machine is switched on, check that keys
and other preparatory tools are removed from it.
• Be alert and pay attention to what you are doing.
Be sensible about your work. Do not use this machine
when you are not able to concentrate. Do not use this
machine when you are tired or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medications.
• The operator must be at least 18 years old. People in
training must be at least 16 years old, and may only
operate the machine if they are supervised.
• People operating the machine should not be distracted.
• Keep the service area in good order; remove saw dust and
wood shavings. A disorderly work area can lead to
accidents.
• Protect the machine from rain and dampness.
• Do not operate the machine in a damp or wet environment.
• Store the machine in a safe place, so that nobody can be
injured by the machine or inadvertently switch it on.
Do not let the machine stand without protection outdoors
or in a damp environment.
• Only operate the machine according to the appropriate
uses.
• Do not operate the machine where there is danger of fire
or explosion.
• When using this piece of equipment, avoid physical
contact with grounded items (for example pipes,
radiators, electrical stoves, refrigerators).
• Wear close fitting cloths. Remove jewelry, rings
and watches.
• When operating the machine wear hearing protection,
protective glasses as well as a dust protection mask.
• Wear a cap or hair net to protect long hair.
• The safety equipment on this machine may not be
removed or made useless. Carry out changes,
adjustments, measurement or cleaning work only when
the motor is turned off. Unplug the machine and wait
until all rotating tools have come to a standstill.
• Installation, repairs, and maintenance work on the
electrical equipment may only be carried out by a
specialist.
• All protective and safety devices must be immediately
reinstalled after repair or maintenance work has been
carried out. In order to deal with problems, turn
the machine off. Pull out the plug!.
• Use an exhaust extraction system to remove wood chips
or sawdust. The current speed at the vacuum heads
must be 20 m/s.
• When the machine is moved, even a small distance,
it must be disconnected from the electrical current.
Before starting the machine up again it must be
connected to the electrical supply in an orderly way.
• The operator must turn off the motor when he leaves
the workplace. Pull out the plug! Unplug the machine
when it is not needed.
• Check the machine each time it is started up to make
sure that the protective equipment and the switches are
in order. Do not use the machine if the protective
equipment, the switch, the electrical connections,
the plug or other parts of the machine are damaged.
• The machine should be anchored into the ground
by means of screws when it is in operation.
• The machine must be grounded. The yellow/green (green)
wire is the ground wire.
• The machine could be used only if it is connected to
the effective chip and dust extraction system.
• That tools according to EN 847-1:2005 could be
used only.
• That the dust extraction equipment is to be on before
commencing machining.
• If push stick and push block would be damaged please
contact to service store be replace it immediately.
Special safety instructions for thicknesser
• Do not use dull cutting blades since this increases
the danger of kickbacks.
• When short pieces of wood are to be planed, use a push
stick to position the work pieces.
• Do not use the machine to notch or harrow wood.
• Regularly check that the cutting block and the kickback
safety are working properly.
• Regularly check that the kickback safety is functioning
properly.
• Use only well sharpened cutting blades in order to work
better and more safely.
• Do not use cracked cutting blades, or those which are
no longer in their original form.
• Use suitable aides to support heavy or bulky pieces when
they are to be thciknessed. Such aides include the extra
units: jack up and universal trucks.
• Check regularly that the cutting blade are securely
fastened.
• The cutting blade may only stick out a maximum of 1 mm
or 10% above the cutting block.
• When changing the cutting blade, wear appropriate
work gloves.
• When working on the thicknesser, do not wear work
gloves; safe in those cases when the work piece is rough.
Appropriate Use
• Before beginning work, all protective and safety
equipment must be mounted on the machine.
• The machine is conceived to be operated by one person.
• Pay attention to all safety and danger warnings on
the machine.
• All safety and danger warnings on the machine must
be kept legible.
• Should larger work pieces be handled, such that the table
top must be tipped, a table extension or a jack up truck
(extra accessory) must be used.
• If the machine is used in an enclosed space, then an
exhaust extraction system must be hooked up to it.
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