EASTMAN
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Safety and Indemnification
During the life of the machine, the purchaser agrees to pro-
vide to all machine users (including its own employees and
independent contractors) all relevant safety information, in-
cluding warning labels and instruction manuals. The pur-
chaser also agrees to maintain the safety features and work-
ing 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 harmless from and
against all claims, losses, expenses, damages, and liabili-
ties to the extent that they have been caused by the
purchaser’s failure to comply with the terms and instruc-
tions of this manual.
Safety Information
• The purchaser must provide appropriate safety mea-
sures and equipment as recommended in this
manual. Observe all statutory requirements concern-
ing the use of hazardous machinery that apply to
your location.
• Do not modify this machine or disable safety features.
Unauthorized modification may result in serious per-
sonal injuries to the user. Electrical connections to
this machine must be made by a qualified electrician
familiar with applicable codes and regulations. To
prevent electrocution, a ground lead must be con-
nected to terminal “E” on the attachment plug.
• This machine is intended ONLY for hand-held op-
eration. Misuse of this machine or use of this ma-
chine as part of another machine may result in seri-
ous personal injuries to the user.
• Safety labels must be kept clean and legible at all
times. Call the Eastman Machine factory to order
replacement labels.
WARNING
• This machine is equipped with a very sharp and dan-
gerous knife. Keep hands, arms, and hair away from
the knife area at all times. When the machine is not
in use, keep the knife guard lowered at all times.
Safety glasses and appropriate clothing may pre-
vent serious personal injuries.
• Disconnect the power supply from the machine when
it is not in use or during routine maintenance, in-
cluding lubrication.
• The purchaser must ensure that the electrical power
supply line complies with all the local electrical codes
and regulations.
• The purchaser must instruct all operators in the
proper use of the machine according to the instruc-
tions on the machine and in this manual. This train-
ing must include instruction on the potential safety
hazards arising from the use or misuse of the ma-
chine. In addition to such training, the purchaser
should provide written work instructions as neces-
sary to ensure correct use of the machine for spe-
cific cutting applications.
Throughout this manual, safety information is presented
by use of the terms
Warning, Caution, and Note. These
terms have the following meanings:
WARNING
A warning contains critical information regarding poten-
tial safety hazards that can occur during proper use or
misuse of the machine. Failure to follow these proce-
dures may result in serious personal injury to the user.
CAUTION
A caution contains instructions for the use or mainte-
nance of the machine. Failure to follow these proce-
dures may result in damage to the machine.
Supplementary information may be given in a Note.
General Safety Precautions
