MAHLE RTI BRC450 - Manual (Page 4)

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II. Safety
Before we go to the next step, some reminders about safety:
A. Avoid a major injury because of an unexpected start-up!
Be sure that the BRC450 is not plugged in and supplied with electrical power when the lathe in not
operating. This is particularly important when mounting the unit and performing the compensation
adjustments. In addition, the BRC450 has a spring loaded rotary “on/off” switch and requires the
switch to be held in the “on” position momentarily to start. Turning the switch the opposite direction will
turn the BRC450 off immediately, then unplug the power.
B. Avoid a major injury from rotating machinery!
The BRC500 has a spindle motor with a great deal of power and torque. Do not wear loose clothing
that could be entangled in the rotating parts. Be sure that long hair is properly secured so that it can
not be entangled in the rotating parts. Do not place any part of your body near the rotating parts of the
BRC450 when in operation. Always be aware of the location of the on/off switch so that the lathe can
be stopped immediately.
C. Protect your eyes!
Small metal chips will fly off from the rotor during machining. Be sure to wear your safety glasses at
all times when the BRC450 is in operation. Use the same safety glasses that you are required to use
when grinding metal.
D. Avoid possible electrical shock or unsafe operation!
Like any electrical appliance, never operate the BRC450 when it is wet, or when you are standing in
water. Be sure the receptacle for the electrical plug is a three prong grounded type, that it is the
correct voltage for the BRC450 (110V, 60Hz in the North America), that it is protected by a fuse or
circuit breaker with the correct rating (15 Amp maximum in North America), and that it is protected with
a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) device.
E. Avoid all fire hazards!
If for any reason the lathe spindle is jammed or locked up and stops suddenly, be sure to turn the
power off and unplug the lathe immediately, before fixing the cause of the problem.
F. Avoid back or foot injury!
When using the Transport/Setup Lift, be sure the safety locking pin is in place when the lathe is not
attached to the vehicle’s hub. If you lift the BRC450 lathe body by hand without the Transport/Setup
Lift, be sure to use the handles and use a proper lifting techniques, lifting with your legs and arms, and
not with your back.
G. Avoid tip-over!
When using the Transport/Setup Lift, be sure that the lift is always in the lowest position when storing
or moving the lift and lathe around the shop. When the lift is up, it is possible for the lift with the lathe
to tip over if handled carelessly.