Operation - Elektra Beckum TopLine DH 315 Operating Instructions Manual

Assembling the knife setting gauge
The setting gauge is necessary to install the cutter
knives with the correct projection (1.5 mm).
1. Put a circlip to both inner spring ring grooves.
2. Slide a spacer block on each end of the shaft.
3. Fit a circlip to each of the outer spring ring
groove.
Mains connection
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Danger! Electrical Hazard
Operate machine in dry environment only.
Operate machine only on a power source
matching the following requirements (see
also "technical specifications"):
- fuse protection by a residual current oper-
ated device (RCD) of 30 mA sensitivity;
- outlets properly installed, earthed and
tested;
Position power supply cable so it does not
interfere with the work and is not damaged.
Protect power supply cable from heat,
aggressive liquids and sharp edges.
Use only rubber-jacketed cable of sufficient
lead cross-section.
Do not pull on power supply cable to unplug.
· After the machine with all safety devices has
been assembled, plug the power cable in.
DH 315

Operation

· Check the following for proper operation before
starting work:
- On/off switch;
- anti-kickback lock;
- cutterblock cover;
· Use personal protection gear:
- dust respirator;
- hearing protection;
- safety glasses.
· Assume proper work position for planing:
- in front of the machine on the infeed side;
- frontal to the machine;
· Use if required for the type of work:
- Workpiece support (e.g. roller stand) – to
prevent machine from tipping by workpiece
weight;
- push stick (feeding aid) –for small work-
pieces that are not drawn in by the machine;
- dust extraction kit (accessory);
- sliding wax – to make workpieces run
smoothly through the machine. Apply a thin
film of sliding wax to surface of both infeed
and outfeed table.
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Danger!
- Keep your hands away from the machine's
inside! Risk of personal injury by the rotat-
ing planer knives.
- Use a push stick (feeding aid) if you are to
feed small workpieces into the planer.
- Do not jam workpiece. Risk of kickback.
- Remove jammed stock only after the
motor is at complete standstill and the
power cable unplugged.
- Replace dull planer knives immediately.
Risk of kickback, if a dull knife gets caught
in the workpiece's surface.
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Entanglement hazard
- Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or
gloves, which can get caught by rotating
machine parts.
- Contain long hair with a hairnet.
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