EASTMAN FALCON IV Instruction Manual Download

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Form C-1601

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.

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 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.

Safety Information

• The purchaser must provide appropriate safety mea-

sures and equipment as recommended in this manual.
Observe all statutory requirements concerning 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 may be equipped with a remote start

interface. 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 prevent
serious personal injuries.

• Disconnect the power and air supply from the ma-

chine when it is not in use or during routine mainte-
nance, including lubrication.

• The purchaser must instruct all operators in the proper

use of the machine according to the instructions on
the machine and in this manual. This training must
include instruction on the potential safety hazards aris-
ing 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 applications.

General Safety Precautions