7. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
VENUS table saws are only to be used by familiarised people with its functioning.
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Before starting up the machine please read the instructions and make sure safety norms are
respected. Learn how to stop the machine in a fast and safe way.
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Place the machine on a plane surface. Connect the machine to the electricity only when you are sure
of its stability.
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Start the machine only when you have mounted the safety guards that come with the machine.
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It is recommended to use safety glasses, safety boots, gloves etc. Please always use approved
materials.
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Always use Individual Protection Equipment (IPE) in accordance with the type of work you are
effectuating.
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Prohibit strangers to access the place of work of the machine.
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Work clothes are not supposed to have loose articles that can cling into movable parts of the
machine.
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When you have to move the machine, unplug the electricity cables and block the moving parts of the
machine.
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Always keep protection elements and the safety guards in their correct positions.
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Attention: Before placing the bolts, mandrills and the bending squares, check the direction of
rotation of the bending plate. You can then install the suitable accessories for the type of work you
want to make.
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The damaged electrical cables should be urgently replaced.
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Unplug the machine from the electricity and never manipulate nor operate on the mechanical nor
electrical elements of the machine while the engine is on.
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Never use the machine for purposes other that those it has been designed for.
VERY IMPORTANT: Always use earth plug before starting-up the machine.
• Use normalised cables
• Make sure the feeding voltage is in accordance with the voltage indicated in the adhesive label on the machine.
• Make sure that the extension cords are not in contact with points of high temperature, oil, water, sharp edges.
Also avoid trampling or crushing the cables by passing vehicles and do not put any objects on the machine.
• Do not use high pressure water to clean circuits or electrical elements.
ATTENTION: You are to follow all safety recommendations mentioned in the present user manual and
comply with all labour risks prevention norms in every location.
SIMA, S.A. is not responsible for the consequences possibly generated but the inadequate use of the
materials cutting machine Venus model.
8. MACHINE STARTING-UP AND USING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1 POSITION OF THE MACHINE AND THE OPERATOR, CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION
The machine needs to be installed in well illuminated, stable and plane surface, free from any obstacles.
Before starting-up the machine, we should have gone through all necessary safety measures (electrical
connection, stability, protections, etc....) as mentioned in the previous chapters.
When installing the machine, make sure the table on which it will be placed should be a horizontal, non bland
surface.
This machine IS NOT TO BE USED UNDER RAIN AND ALWAYSE WORK IN GOOD ILLUMINATION
CONDITIONS.
To start cutting, the operator should stand in from of the machine. In this position, the operator can easily
manage the cutting head and the piece to be cut. He/she will also have easy access to the electrical plug. (Fig. 4).
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