Safety
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Introduction
Read and follow these safety instructions. Task- and equipment-specific warnings, cautions and
instructions are included in equipment documentation where appropriate.
Qualified Personnel
Equipment owners are responsible for making sure that EFD equipment is installed, operated and
serviced by qualified personnel. Qualified personnel are those employees or contractors who are trained
to safely perform their assigned tasks. They are familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations,
and are physically capable of performing their assigned tasks.
Intended Use
Use of EFD equipment in ways other than those described in the documentation supplied with the
equipment may result in injury to persons or damage to property.
Some examples of unintended use of equipment include
Regulations and Approvals
Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals
obtained for EFD equipment will be voided if instructions for installation, operation and service are not
followed.
Personal Safety
To prevent injury follow these instructions.
• Do not operate or service equipment unless you are qualified.
• Do not operate equipment unless safety guards, doors or covers are intact and automatic interlocks
are operating properly. Do not bypass or disarm any safety devices.
•
Obtain and read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials used. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for safe handling and use of materials, and use recommended personal protection
devices.
• To prevent injury, be aware of less-obvious dangers in the workplace that often cannot be completely
eliminated, such as hot surfaces, sharp edges and moving parts that cannot be enclosed or
otherwise guarded for practical reasons.
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This equipment is for indoor use only.
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Always keep dispensing end of syringe barrel pointed away from your face and towards the work
piece. Store the syringe barrel in an appropriate holder when not in use.
• Using
incompatible
materials
• Making unauthorized modifications
• Removing or bypassing safety guards or
interlocks
• Using incompatible or damaged parts
• Using unapproved auxiliary equipment
• Operating equipment in excess of maximum
ratings