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Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may aect the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Poorly
maintained tools cause many accidents.
e Ply Separator should not be used to split
other materials than thermoplastic belting
materials. e thickness of the belting material
should never exceed 10 mm.
5. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
!WARNING
Only qualied repair personnel must perform
tool service. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualied personnel could result in a risk of injury.
Always wear cut-proof safety gloves (according to
EN388, Coded X.5.X.X) and safety glasses.
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Maintain tools with care. Keep blades sharp
and clean. Properly serviced tools and knives
with sharp edges are less likely to bind or clutter
material and are easier to control.
When servicing a tool, use only original
replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instruction, may
create a risk of injury.
6. REPLACING THE BLADE
!WARNING
Always wear cut-proof safety gloves (according
to EN388, Coded X.5.X.X) and safety glasses
when replacing blade. Blade is razor sharp, treat
itaccordingly.
Safely store spare blades.
Do not attempt to re-sharpen blades. is will
aect splitting completely through belt.
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3. PERSONAL SAFETY (continued)
!WARNING
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
Never alter or remove safety devices.
4. USE AND CARE
!WARNING
Read and understand the Ply 130 Operations
Manual before using the Step Cutter with the
Ply130.
Keep your hands away from the Ply 130
traction rolls and splitting area. Always guide
the material in a way that your hands have
a minimum distance of 3.94” (10 cm) from
thisarea.
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Only operate the Ply 130 with it being fastened
to a level, rm surface. Splitting should be
performed operating the machine with two
hands on the material.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing or transporting the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the tool accidentally.
NEVER use a tool, which is defective or
operating abnormally. If the tool appears to be
operating unusually, making strange noises,
or otherwise appears defective, stop using it
immediately and arrange for repairs.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
o. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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