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RS34 - RS48 - RS59
BEAST BRIDGE SAWS OPERATING MANUAL
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BEAST SAFETY
It is extremely important that you
read and understand all of the
safety instructions, the operating
instructions and the maintenance
instructions. If these instructions
are not followed, serious injuries
and/or death could occur to you
or to others. Also, failure to read
and follow the enclosed mainte-
nance instructions can lead to
equipment failure, damage to the
equipment or reduced lifetime of
the equipment.
Safety Messages
Safety messages are used to inform the
person(s) using this equipment of the
potential hazards that could lead to
equipment damage, serious injury or even
death. The safety messages within this
manual will be followed by one of the
following (3) three words that identify the
severity of the damage.
DANGER: It is important that all
instructions within this manual be
followed. If the instructions are
not followed it is possible that
serious injuries could occur as
well as death.
WARNING: It is important that
all instructions within this manual
be followed. If the instructions
are not followed it is possible
that serious injuries could occur
as well as death.
CAUTION: It is important that all
instructions within this manual be
followed. If the instructions are
not followed it is possible that
serious injuries could occur as
well as death.
Damage Prevention and
Information Messages
A Damage Prevention Message is to
inform the user of important information
and/or instructions that could lead to
equipment or other property damage if not
followed. Information Messages convey
information that pertains to the equipment
being used.
Each message will be preceded by the
word NOTE, as in the example below.
NOTE:
Equipment and/or property damage may
result if these instructions are not followed.
General Safety Precautions and
Hazard Symbols
In order to prevent injury, the following
safety precautions and symbols should be
followed at all times!
Safety Precautions:
•
MACHINE GUARDS SHOULD BE IN
PLACE AT ALL TIMES
It is important that all machine guards
remain in place and in proper work-
ing condition. This is to prevent seri-
ous injury, death or damage to the
equipment.
•
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS
The machine is supplied with some
adjusting tools for equipment mainte-
nance. It is important that the user of
the machine makes sure that all tools
are removed or in their proper storage
area before the machine is turned on.
•
KEEPING THE WORK AREA CLEAN
It is important that the working area
be clean so as to avoid potential acci-
dents or injuries.
•
DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT IN
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
It is important that power tools not be
used in wet environments. The equip-
ment should never be used in the rain.
Also, it is advisable to keep the work-
