General Instructions For 240V Machines - Axminster AS408 User Manual

General Instructions for 240v Machines...

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Good Working Practices/Safety
The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your
tools and equipment in good working order.
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Mains Powered Tools (General) /Disc & Belt Sander
Primary Precautions
These machines are supplied with a moulded 13 Amp. Plug and 3 core power cable. Before
using the tool inspect the cable and the plug to make sure that neither are damaged. If any
damage is visible have the tool inspected/repaired by a suitably qualified person. If it is
necessary to replace the plug, it is preferable to use an 'unbreakable' type that will resist
damage on site. Only use a 13 Amp plug, make sure the cable clamp is tightened securely.
Fuse at 13 Amp. It is also good practice to use switched outlets. If extension leads are to be
used, carry out the same safety checks on them, and ensure that they are correctly rated to
safely supply the current that is required for your machine.
This machine is intended primarily for inside/workshop usage.
Work Place/Environment
Always mount the machine on a flat, level stable surface. There are several methods of
achieving this, bolting the machine directly to a 'good solid workbench', bolting the machine
to a sturdy base board that can be clamped to the 'good solid workbench'; create an
independent entity by bolting the machine to its own stand. However you mount your
machine, make sure it is fastened down and stable before use.
Paper belts and discs do not respond well to wet or damp conditions. In the worst case the
adhesives holding the belt and the abrasive fail completely, the belts fall apart and the
abrasive becomes a soggy mess against the edge of your work piece.
Try to keep the machine in a reasonably dry, warm environment. If this is not possible; or if
the machine is to remain unused for some time, at least remove the belt, put in a 'plastic'
bag and store in a warm dry place. I'm afraid I can offer no suggestions for the disc, unless
you have upgraded to some form of 'velcro'. fastening method, in which case, do the same
as with the belt. (P .S. don't forget... don't leave the spare belts/discs in the damp either).
Keep the work area as uncluttered as is practical, this includes personnel as well as
material.
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WARNING!!
WARNING!!
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KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT
OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS