EASTMAN CR 500, Instruction Manual

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Safety Information
Throughout this manual, safety information is presented by
the use of the terms WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE
.
These terms have the following meanings:
WARNING
A warning contains critical information regarding
potential safety hazards that can occur during proper
use or misuse of the machine. Failure to follow these
procedures may result in serious personal injury to
the user.
CAUTION
A caution contains instructions for the use or main-
tenance of the machine. Failure to follow these pro-
cedures may result in damage to the machine.
Supplementary information may be given in a Note.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
An electrical hazard calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed
or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do
not proceed beyond an Electrical Hazard.
Safety and Indemnification
During the life of the machine, the purchaser agrees
to provide to all machine users (including its own
employees and independent contractors) all relevant
safety information, including warning labels and in-
struction manuals. The purchaser also agrees to
maintain the safety features and working condition
of the machine, and to adequately train all users in
the safe use and maintenance of the machine. The
purchaser agrees to defend, protect, indemnify, and
hold Eastman Machine Company and its subsid-
iaries harmless from and against all claims, losses,
expenses, damages, and liabilities to the extent
that they have been caused by the purchaser’s fail-
ure to comply with the terms and instructions of
this manual.
General Safety Precautions
WARNING
•
This machine is equipped with powerful cradle roller
tubes. Keep hands, arms, and hair away from the
cradle area and drive system at all times. Safety
gloves, glasses, and appropriate clothing may pre-
vent serious personal injuries.
• Disconnect the power supply to the machine when
it is not in use or during routine maintenance, in-
cluding cleaning and lubrication.
• The purchaser must instruct all operators in the
proper use of the machine according to the instruc-
tions in this manual. This training must include in-
struction on the potential safety hazards arising from
the use or misuse of the machine. In addition to
such training, the purchaser should provide written
work instructions as necessary to ensure correct
use of the machine for specific cutting and spread-
ing applications.
• Do not modify this machine or disable safety fea-
tures. Unauthorized modification may result in se-
rious personal injuries to the user. Electrical con-
nections to this machine must be made by a quali-
fied electrician familiar with applicable codes and
regulations.
• Safety labels must be kept clean and legible at
all times. Call the Eastman Machine factory to
order replacement labels.