Other Safety Instructions - HERKULES 3906709915 Original Bedienungsanleitung

• Always fill the tube with water before working.
• The machine may only be operated in sufficiently
ventilated rooms.
• Attention! Never leave the motor running in closed
or spatially-constrained rooms. The exhaust gases
contain toxic carbon monoxide!
• As a basic rule, switch on the equipment before
material contact.
• The elevated safety regulations for wet operation
apply for this stone cutting machine. All safety
measures to prevent elevated contact voltages
must be applied.
• Electrical cable wires may not come into contact
with water or water vapour.
• Before commencing work, check the equipment
and mains cable for damage.
• Check whether the moving parts function faultless-
ly and do not jam and make sure that no parts are
damaged.
• The mains voltage must match the specifications
on the type plate of the machine.
• Only use approved extension cables for use out-
doors.
• When using a cable reel, completely unwind the
cable in order to prevent the cable from heating up.
• When working outside, the electrical outlet must be
equipped with a residual current circuit breaker.
• Observe the motor and diamond cutting wheel di-
rection of rotation.
• Only cut one workpiece at a time.
• The cut path must be kept of obstacles above and
below.
• Make sure that you can remove cut workpieces
from the cutting wheel from the side in order to en-
sure that avoid becoming entangled.
• Use a push rod in order to guide the workpiece
safely past the cutting wheel.
• Only work with diamond cutting wheels which are
exclusively suitable for wet cutting.
• Use diamond cutting wheels which are the correct
size.
• Keep you hands, fingers and arms away from the
rotating cutting wheel. Always maintain sufficient
clearance from the diamond cutting wheel.
• Replace faulty diamond cutting wheels immediate-
ly. Deformed or cracked cutting wheels may not be
used.
• Only use diamond cutting wheels recommended
by the manufacturer which conform to EN 13236.
The use of any type of saw blades is prohibited.
• Make sure that a suitable diamond cutting wheel
for the material to be cut is selected.
• Do not use the stone cutting machine without safe-
ty equipment.
• Always switch off the machine and pull out the
mains plug for the correction of errors or removal
of jammed workpieces. Only remove the jammed
workpiece after doing so.
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• Protect the diamond cutting wheel from impact and
jarring. Do not subject it to any lateral pressure.
• Do not stress the device to the extent that it is
brought to a stop.
• Wear suitable personal protective equipment
(PPE).
- Hearing protection to avoid the risk of becoming
hearing impaired.
Attention! Noise can be harmful to the
health. If the permissible noise level of 80
dB(A) is exceeded, hearing protection must
be worn.
- Respiratory protection to avoid the risk of inhal-
ing harmful dust.
- Eye protection to avoid the risk of injuring the
eyes.
- Gloves are recommended when handling raw
materials and shoes with non-slip soles when
working outdoors.
• Diamond cutting wheels must always be carried in
a container whenever practical.
• This machine may only be operated by persons
who are familiar with stone cutting machines.
• Errors in the machine, including all covers and
protective devices must be reported to the person
responsible for safety as soon as they are discov-
ered.
• Do not leave the device running unattended.

7. Other safety instructions

Please read all the instructions before using this
product!
Workplace
To rule out the risk of physical injury, machine dam-
age, fire and electric shock, please ensure that your
workplace is protected
• against humidity, wetness and rain,
• It is free of Inflammable gases and liquids,
• It is protected from children – use padlocks and
the master switch when the machine is not in use;
• It is clean and empty,
• It is well-ventilated and illuminated.
The operators
Healthy commonsense and caution are factors that
cannot be integrated in a machine. These factors are
the responsibility of the operator. Please consider the
following:
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes and radiators.
Please be watchful. Do not work at the machine if
you are tired.
Do not operate the product under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Read the warning instructions to
determine whether your judgement or your reflexes
could be affected.