U.K Supplement to Operating Instructions for metabo HC 410 Combination Surfacing and
Thicknessing Machine
Please note the following supplementary information associated with this machine:
U.K. Legislation and Codes of Practice
When used industrially within the U.K. this machine falls under the scope of
- Whoodworking Machines Regulations 1974 and
- Used and Provisions of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
We strongly advice you study and follow these regulations.
Paragraph 7.3 Connection to Power Mains
230 V motor. The motor supplied with this machine will not run on a 13 A domestic ring main. On starting the machine
a high current of very short duration is drawn, which will blow your 13A fuse. This machine can only be connected
to a 16A separate radial circuit using BS 4343 (CEE 17) socket and plug. Ensure the installation is protected by a
suitably sized fuse or miniature circuit breaker.
This work should only be undertaken by a qualified electrician!
Wiring Instructions
If the plug, fitted to the power cable supplied with the machine, has to be changed or replaced,
connect the mains lead conductors in accordance with the following colour code.
Three-phase motors (220/380/400/415 volts):
Machines with a 3-phase motor are connected to power mains using a 5-pin industrial
appliance-inlet/connector according to VDE 0623/BS 4343/IEC 309.
4-wire mains lead Yellow/green - Earth
Brown - Phase (L1)
Black - Phase (L2)
Black - Phase (L3)
5-wire mains lead Yellow/green - Earth
Brown - Phase (L1)
Black - Phase (L2)
Black - Phase (L3)
Blue - Neutral
Warning: This appliance must be earthed!
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN!