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1. Safety
1.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform others.
Signal Words:
Note the use of the signal words
DANGER
,
WARNING
,
CAUTION
, and
NOTICE
with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a
guideline.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
1.2. General Product Safety
It is the owner, operator, and maintenance personnel's responsibility to read and understand all safety
instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow them when operating or maintaining the equipment.
• Owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annually with all personnel before
allowing them in the work area. Untrained users/operators expose themselves and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
• Use for intended purposes only.
• Do not modify the conveyor in any way without written permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized
modification may impair the function and/or safety. Any unauthorized modification will void the warranty.
• Follow a health and safety program for your worksite. Contact your local occupational health and safety
organization for information.
1.3. Moving Conveyor Belt Safety
• DO NOT step on or touch moving conveyor belt.
• Shut off and lock out power to adjust, service, or clean.
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