tormek T-1 Manual Del Usuario página 4

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• Do not force the machine. Gentle pressure not only works better, it is safer.
• Make sure your hands are dry and clean of grease and oil.
• Do not wear loose clothes, gloves, ties, rings, necklaces, etc. that can get trapped in
the moving parts.
• Protect long hair with a hair net. Wear non-slip shoes.
• Stand or sit in a stable position and with a good balance while you work with the
machine.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces (ex. pipes, elements, refrigerator, stove,
etc.).
• Keep your hands and fingers away from the area between the guide and grinding
wheel.
• Keep a close eye on your work, use common sense, and do not use the machine
when you are tired.
Condition of the machine
• Check that the machine is undamaged and working properly before use. Do not use
the machine if the power switch does not switch on and off.
• Check that the power cable is undamaged on a regular basis. If it is damaged, have it
replaced by qualified personnel. This also applies to an extension cable if one is used.
• Unplug the plug from the electrical socket before cleaning or performing maintenance
on the machine, and when replacing the grinding wheel or honing wheel.
• Use only genuine Tormek grinding wheels. Maximum diameter 150 mm and maximum
width 18 mm. Hole diameter 12 mm.
• Never tug at the cable to unplug the plug. Make sure the cable is not close to any
sharp edges, oil, or sources of heat.
Workplace
• Connect the machine to a grounded socket with the voltage and period number (Hz)
as indicated on the machine plate.
• Do not use the grinding machine in the vicinity of flammable gases or fluids, or in a
dangerous environment, ex. Wet or damp premises, and do not expose it to rain.
• Make sure that any tools (ex. wrenches, adjustable wrenches) are removed from the
machine before starting it.
• Position the machine on a flat and stable surface. Keep the working area clean.
Untidy surfaces and benches cause accidents. Make sure you have good lighting.
• Children and unauthorised personnel should be kept at a safe distance from the
working area.
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