User manual

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Translation of the Original
Operating Instructions
Foreword
Dear Customer,
By purchasing your PROXXON Lathe PD 250/E, you have cho-
sen agood-quality,high-grade machine. The latest
production and testing methods guarantee ahigh level of relia-
bility for this machine.
This
instruction manual covers:
•s
afety regulations
•operation and maintenance
•spareparts list
Please read carefully!
Using this instruction manual will
• make it easier for you to get used to the machine,
• help prevent faults occurring due to improper use and
• increase the service life of your machine.
Keep this instruction manual in an easily accessible place.
Only operate this machine if you arequalified to do so and fol-
low the guidelines in this instruction manual.
PROXXON does not accept responsibility for the safe function-
ing of the machine
•ifitishandled in amanner which constitutes improper use,
•ifitisused for other purposes which arenot specified in the
instruction manual,
•ifthe safety regulations arenot observed.
Warranty claims areinvalid if
•the machine is incorrectly operated,
•the machine has not been sufficiently maintained.
In the interests of your safety,please always observe the safe-
ty regulations.
Only use genuine PROXXON spareparts.
We reserve the right to make further alterations for the pur-
pose of technical progress.
We wish you every success with your machine.
PROXXON GmbH
Safety guidelines:
Avoid untidiness in your working area.
An untidy working area always means an increased accident
risk. Remember that your working area needs to be cleaned of
wood chips from time to time as well as during operation.
Fasten the device to asolid surface and make sureitiseven.
Also,
always make surethat the device cannot fall down or top-
ple during operation. Drill holes in the base have been provided
for
this purpose so that the planer can be screwed down to the
surface.
Check the device for signs of damage beforeeach use.
Always check the cutting tools, the safety mechanisms, the
connecting cable and the plug every time beforeyou start up
the planing machine.
Please note: Defective parts, particularly damaged safety
mechanisms,
may only be replaced by aspecialist or the
PROXXON customer service. Only use original Proxxon spare
parts.
Do not manipulate your machine!
Do not make any changes to the machine and do not manipu-
late anything! Changes or manipulations could impair the
mechanical and electrical safety,but your safety in particular
would also be at risk due to electric shock and further adverse
effects. Injuries and material damage could be the result.
Never work without the designated safety mechanisms.
Make sureinany event that the machine chuck guardisfolded
down while working and that the motor cutoffoperates reliably
when the chuck guardislifted!
Pay attention to environmental effects!
Use the machine only in dry environments and never in the
vicinity of combustible liquids or gases. Make sureyou have
good lighting!
Wear protective goggles!
Wear hearing protection!
The sound pressurelevel when working with the machine can
exceed 85 dB (A), thereforealways work with hearing protec-
tion!
Wear suitable working clothes!
When working, never wear loose clothing, such as neckties or
scarves, as this could get caught in one of the moving parts or
the automatically moving workpiece during operation and
cause injuries. If you have long hair,wear ahairnet and remove
your jewellery.
Do not use any damaged or deformed cutting tools.
Please make absolutely surethe cutting tools areinperfect
condition. Visually check for this intact condition beforeeach
use!
Keep children and non-participants away from the working
area.
Make surethat children and non-participants maintain an
appropriate safety distance! Youths below the age of 16 may
only use the machine under professional instruction and for
purposes of schooling. When not in use, keep the machine out
of the reach of children!
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