Machine-Related Safety Instructions - Festool VAC SYS SE Manual De Instrucciones

General safety instructions
WARNING!
warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifi-
cations provided with this tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence.
– Before using the device, carefully read the safety
instructions, these operating instructions and
the instruction manuals accompanying the de-
vices used together with this device all the way
through. Keep all of the accompanying docu-
ments and pass on if the device changes owner-
ship.
– Never allow children to use the device.
– Before using the device, make yourself suffi-
ciently familiar with the procedures for using,
setting and operating the device.
– Keep the working area clean and tidy. Untidy, un-
lit working areas may lead to accidents.
– Never operate the device in a potentially explo-
sive environment containing flammable fluids,
gases or dust. Electric motors generate sparks
that may ignite dust or vapours.
– Pay special attention to how you handle the de-
vice and always proceed with care. Do not use the
device when you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of
carelessness during operation can cause serious
injuries.
– Always use the device, accessories, etc. in accor-
dance with these instructions and the instruc-
tions accompanying this special device. Also take
into account the working conditions and the job in
hand. Using the device for applications other
than those specified may create hazardous situ-
ations.
– When not in use, keep equipment out of the reach
of children. Personnel should not be allowed to
use the device if they are not familiar with it or
have not read these instructions. Equipment or
machines operated by inexperienced personnel
may pose a serious health hazard.
– Maintain the device with care. Check whether
moving components function correctly and do not
seize, and whether any components are broken
or damaged so badly that the device will not func-
Safety instructions
Read all safety
tion correctly as a result. Have any damaged
components repaired before using the device.
Most accidents are caused by poorly maintained
equipment/machines.
– Never use equipment with a faulty switch. devic-
es that cannot be switched on or off are danger-
ous and should be repaired.
– Have your device repaired by qualified specialist
staff and always use original spare parts to en-
sure that your machine operates reliably.
– Always use original Festool accessories.

Machine-related safety instructions

– Do not clamp objects whose weight exceeds the
holding forces specified under Technical data.
– Observe the maximum workpiece dimensions for
each suction plate.
– Only clamp objects with flat, smooth and airtight
surfaces. Clamping objects without airtight sur-
faces decreases the holding force of the device.
– Make sure that the surface of the object you wish
to clamp is clean, dry and free of grease other-
wise the holding force may not be sufficient.
– Do not operate the machine unless the indicator
on the vacuum gauge is within the green sector.
Check the vacuum prior to each machining pro-
cess.
– The vacuum pump may not be operated when in-
stalled in the SYSTAINER or other transport con-
tainer such as a crate etc.
– Do not expose parts of the body to vacuum forces
– To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury, use
indoors only.
– Observe the maximum air humidity:
Temperature
Operation 68 °F (20 °C)
104 °F (40 °C)
Storage 68 °F (20 °C)
104 °F (40 °C)
Health hazard by dust
WARNING! Various dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause cancer,
Relative
air humidity
95 %
60 %
95 %
80 %
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