Intended Use; Before Starting The Equipment - HERKULES H-FS 920/1 Manual De Instrucciones

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4. Important information
Please read the operating instructions carefully and
observe the information provided. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint
yourself with the equipment, its proper use and
safety regulations.
Important!
For safety reasons, the tile cutting machine is not to
be used by children, young people under 16 years of
age, or any other persons who are not acquainted
with these operating instructions.
Portable tile cutting machine for medium-sized
tiles.
Cutting with the diamond cutting wheel.
Making jolly cuts with the tiltable work surface
(max. 45 degrees).
Wheel cooling with water.
Stop rail and angle stop.
Removable trough as cooling water tank. (The
machine must be lifted off in order to remove the
trough.

5. Intended use

The tile cutting machine is designed for the standard
cutting of small and medium-size tiles (glazed tiles,
ceramic tiles or similar) which can be accommodated
by the size of the machine. It should never be used
for cutting wood or metal. The machine should be
used exclusively for its intended purpose. Any
other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The
user/operator and not the manufacturer will be held
liable for damage and/or injuries of any kind that
result from such misuse. The machine is to be
operated only with suitable cutting-off wheels. Saw
blades should never be used. Compliance with the
safety instructions, the assembly instructions, and
advice and instructions on operation contained in the
operating instructions also falls under the terms of
intended use. All persons who use and service the
equipment have to be acquainted with this manual
and must be informed about the machineʼs potential
hazards. In addition, strict compliance with the
accident prevention regulations in force in your area,
as well as all other general rules of health and safety
at work, is imperative. The manufacturerʼs liability
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Idle speed shall be deemed void if the machine is modified in
any way and the manufacturer shall therefore accept
69.1 dB
no liability for any damages arising as a result of
82.1 dB
modifications. Even when the equipment is used as
prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain
residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise
in connection with the machineʼs construction and
design:
Contact with the diamond cutting wheel where it
is not covered.
Contact with the diamond cutting wheel while it is
turning.
Defective diamond tips flying off the cutting
wheel.
Kick-back of workpieces and parts of workpieces
due to improper handling.
Damage to hearing if ear-muffs are not used as
necessary.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the
manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries
of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial
applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.

6. Before starting the equipment

The machine has to be set up where it can stand
firmly, e.g. on a work bench, or it must be bolted
to a strong base.
All covers and safety devices have to be properly
fitted before the machine is switched on.
It must be possible for the diamond wheel to run
freely.
Before you actuate the ON/OFF switch, make
sure that the diamond wheel is correctly fitted
and that the machineʼs moving parts run
smoothly.
Before you connect the machine to the power
supply, make sure the data on the rating plate is
the same as that for your mains.
Before using the machine, check all of the parts
for damage and replace any parts that are
damaged. When replacing any parts or
accessories, always carefully follow the
instructions in this manual.
For optimum performance and maximum safety,
keep the machine clean at all times.
Check the machine cable at regular intervals.
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