Virax 2402 Manuel D'utilisation page 12

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MANUAL 2402 AND ELECTRIC 2408 HYDRAULIC BENDERS
for iron tubes from 17.2 mm to 114.3 mm - 3/8" to 4"
VIRAX tools are precision manufactured and are designed for professional users. These highly reliable tools provide
excellent results when used correctly and carefully. You must follow the manufacturer's instructions to get the best results.
Please read this "User manual" document before using the appliance to understand how it operates and learn all the safety
warnings and instructions. Consult your VIRAX representative or distributor if you have any questions about the tool or its
operation.
VIRAX
39 quai de Marne
51206 EPERNAY Cedex - FRANCE
France customer services: +33 (0)3.26.59.56.78 / International customer services: +33 (0)3.26.59.56.97
General safety instructions
Read and keep these instructions. Observe the following basic safety measures to reduce the risk of electric discharge,
injury or fire when using electric tools.
Choice of tool
- Always use the correct tool for the job. Do not use accessories or attachments of insufficient capacity to perform heavy
duty tasks.
- Do not use tools for any other purpose than that for which they have been designed.
Maintenance and storage
- Store your tools in a safe place. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, closed place, out of reach of children.
- Carefully maintain your tools. Keep them clean for better and safer performance. Follow the maintenance instructions as
well as the recommendations regarding the changing of accessories. Keep the handles dry and free of oil or grease.
- Check the tool for damage. Before using the tool, always carefully check that its various parts are operating properly.
Check for incorrect operation of moving parts, seizing of moving parts and breakage of parts. Check for proper mounting
of all parts and any other conditions that may prevent the perfect operation of the tool. Any guard, switch or other part that
is damaged or defective should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
- Warning! Use the tool and its accessories in accordance with these safety instructions. Also remain within the limits of
the tool, taking into account the working conditions and the task to be performed. Using tools for other than the intended
tasks can be dangerous.
- This tool is in accordance with all the relevant safety rules. All repairs must be performed by qualified persons using
original manufacturer's spare parts. Failure to do so may be dangerous for the user and cancel the warranty.
User safety instructions
- Keep children away from the working area. Do not allow anyone else to touch the tool.
Wear appropriate clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as they can become caught in moving parts.
- Rubber gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when working out of doors. Long hair should be worn in a hair
net.
- Do not expand your area of action too much. Avoid any positions that put stress on the body. Check that you are firmly
standing on the ground to maintain balance at all times.
- Stay alert while operating your tool. Do not use the tool when you are tired.
Safety instructions regarding the working area
- Keep your work space tidy. Mess increases the risk of accidents.
- Take account of your working environment. Do not expose electric tools to the rain. Do not use electric tools in a damp
or wet environment.
- Keep the work area well lit. Do not use electric tools in the vicinity of flammable liquids or gasses.
Specific safety instructions
- When operating the cylinder, make sure that the area in front of the bender is clear to avoid any physical incidents.
Remove any objects which are not needed for the job.
- Do not place your hands or feet on rollers, forms or tubes while the cylinder is operating.
- On the electrical cylinders, if the power is disconnected set the switch to off position to avoid the cylinders starting
accidentally when the power comes back on.
- Only use this appliance to bend steel or iron tubes or for multilayer tubes with adapted forms.
- Always position the rollers symmetrically and push them in fully to avoid damaging the cylinder.
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