General Safety Warnings - STEPCRAFT HF500 Betriebsanleitung

1.2 General Safety Warnings

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Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Make sure that there is sufficient space around the machine in order for you to work comfortably and so
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that the machine can fully extend to its traveling paths. Also keep sufficient clearance to possibly nearby
positioned machines.
NOTICE Please imperatively make sure that the power line is long enough and will not be clamped anywhere.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
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dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders at a distance while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
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control and can result in accidents.
The emergency stop switch has to be easily accessible at all times. Otherwise, the machine possibly cannot
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be turned off in case of an emergency.
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the power tool. Do not use the
power tool while you are tired and / or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the power tool may result in serious personal injury.
Depending on the application field of the machine (private or commercial), observe and follow the applica-
ble occupational safety and health, safety and accident prevention and environmental regulations as well.
Ignoring workplace safety can result in accidents.
Every person who operates the product must have read and fully understood all relevant safety and operating
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instructions. Misunderstandings may result in personal injury.
The operator is solely responsible for understanding and reading the machine user guide and all relevant
operating instructions in their entirety, as well as for the storage of these documents in immediate vicinity
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of the machine. The manufacturer`s instructions concerning the CNC machine and the tools, such as the
milling motor, are to be adhered to.
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Some dust created by cutting contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are silicate minerals of asbestos boards. Your risk from exposures
to these varies, depending on how often you perform this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-
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nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
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Use clamps or another practical and secure way to fix the workpiece on the machine table, e. g. with the
help of a vacuum table, double-sided tape or clamps. Holding a workpiece with your hands leaves it unsta-
ble and may lead to loss of control or serious injury.
Do not operate wire and bristle brushes with the milling motor. Bristles or wires will be discharged from the
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brush at high speeds, can fly apart and cause injury
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Do not touch the insertion tool / motors after use. After usage, the blade and motors can be too hot to be
touched with bare hands.
Work Area Safety
Personal Safety
Hazardous Substances
Mechanical Safety
Special Physical Effects
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