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b. Never operate the system while a safety device or guard is removed or
disconnected.
c. Never remove warnings that are displayed on the equipment. Torn or worn
labels should be replaced.
d. Do not start machines until all personnel in the area have been warned.
e. Never sit or stand on anything that might cause you to fall.
f. Horseplay around equipment is dangerous and should be prohibited.
g. Know all E-Stop button locations on your machine.
h. Never operate the equipment outside specification limits.
i. Keep alert and observe indicator lights, system messages, and warnings that are
displayed on the system.
j. Do not operate faulty or damaged equipment. Make certain proper service and
maintenance procedures have been performed.
h. Do NOT place hands in the point of operation with hydraulic power unit
running.
l. Do NOT feed short or small pieces into machine without the use of hand tools.
m. Do NOT attempt to change tooling with hydraulic power unit running.
n. Do NOT do any maintenance on machine with the hydraulic power unit
running.
o. Do NOT modify machine controls in any way.
p. Do NOT press dies into place.
q. Do NOT punch or shear more than one piece of material at a time.
r. Do NOT install dies upside down.
s. Do NOT use dies that are of larger diameter than slug holes in press.
t. Do NOT remove any safety devices from the machine.
u. Do NOT reach around any safety devices.
v. Do NOT wear loose clothing around moving parts.
w. Be aware of gauge readings and pressure settings, and do not adjust without
written authorization.
x. Be aware of material movement during operations being performed and
creating pinch points, especially bowed or bent material.
y. Be aware of hold-downs, centering or guiding devices that may become a pinch
point because of material variations.
z. Be aware of normal machine sounds and advise the supervisor when these
sounds change.
4> Service & Maintenance Safety
a. All electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc., should be performed by trained and
authorized personnel only.
b. It should be assumed at all times that the Power is ON and all conditions
treated as live. This practice assures a cautious approach that may prevent
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