Safety Information; Electrical Installation - LEMAN LOSRU250 Manual De Instrucciones

2.5 Safety Information

1. Check that all guards are in place and securely locked
before switching the machine on.
2. Always disconnect from power when servicing this
machine.
3. Do not use bent or cracked band saw blades.
4. Replace table insert if slot has enlarged.
5. When cutting round stock use a suitable jig of fixture to
keep the work from turning.
6. When cutting boards in an upright position use a
suitable push block to prevent kickback.
7. Exchange the standard table insert against the one with
the wide slot before tilting the table.
8. To keep health risk to a minimum it is recommended to
always connect this band saw to a dust collector having
an air flow rate of at least 20 m/s.
The most common hazards associated with the operation of band saws ate the following:
- a hazard by the running saw blade, e.g. contact with the teeth of the blade.
- Flinging of cutoffs or knots.
- Work-piece kickback
The principal hazard areas of a band saw are:
- the work area
- the area around a running machine
- the kickback area
despite the use of the specific safety devices and compliance with all relevant regulations for the prevention of
accidents, when operating a band saw the following residual risks remain:
- hearing damage by excessive noise
- danger of accidents in the unprotected cutting area of the running saw blade
- danger of injury when changing blades (danger of cuts by the sharp teeth)
- endangering by flung about workpieces or parts
- squashing of fingers
- danger of injury by kickback of workpieces
- health risk caused by the dust emission, especially from oak and beech saw dust.

2.6 Electrical Installation

This band saw is equipped with a 0.35 Kw 230V single-phase motor. Connect to a proper grounding type
receptacle.
Have damaged power cables replaced at once by a qualified electrician. Risk of electric shock if operated with a
damaged power cable.
Children should not operate this band saw.
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