General Instructions For 240V Machines - Axminster AWHBS250N User Manual

General Instructions for 240v Machine...
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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WARNING!!
Primary Precautions
These machine are supplied with a moulded 13 Amp. Plug and 3 core power cable. Before using the
machine inspect the cable and the plug to make sure that neither are damaged. If any damage is visi-
ble 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, and make sure the cable clamp is tightened securely. Fuse as required. 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.
Work Place/Environment
Make sure when the machine is placed that it sits firmly on the floor, that it does not rock, that it is
sufficiently clear of adjacent obstacles so that cutting operations will not be impeded. Check you have
adequate clearance both in front of, and behind the machine when cutting long stuff. If you are liable
to be processing unwieldy or awkward work pieces, it is suggested that you consider fastening the
machine down to the floor.
The machine is not designed for sub-aqua operation, do not use when or where it is liable
to get wet. If the machine is set up in the open, and it starts to rain (unusual though this
would be in U.K.), cover it up or move it into the dry. If machine has got wet; dry it off as
soon as possible, with a cloth or paper towel. Do not use 240V a.c. powered machines
anywhere within a site area that is flooded or puddled, and do not trail extension cables
across wet areas. Keep the machines clean; it will enable you to more easily see any
damage that may have occurred. Clean the machine with a damp soapy cloth if needs be,
do not use any solvents or cleaners, as these may cause damage to any plastic parts or to
the electrical components.
Keep the work area as uncluttered as is practical, this includes personnel as well as
material.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE
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It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence, also
make sure to unplug the machine when it is not in use, or unattended. Always disconnect
by pulling on the plug body and not the cable. Once you are ready to commence work,
remove all tools used in the setting operations (if any) and place safely out of the way.
Re-connect the machine.
Carry out a final "tightness" check e.g. guide fence, table tilt, etc., check that the 'cutting
path' (in this case; the path that the work piece will travel) is unobstructed.
KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT
OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS.
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