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IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE
This manual covers the installation and operation of this reel grinder, there is an additional manual that addresses
the service of this equipment. As manufacturers of reel grinders, we want to confirm to you, our concern for safety.
We also want to remind you about the simple, basic, and common sense rules of safety when using a reel grinder.
Failure to follow these rules can result in severe injury or death to operators or bystanders.
It is essential that everyone involved in the assembly, operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of this
equipment be aware, concerned, prudent, and properly trained in safety. Always use proper shielding and
personal protective equipment as specified by the manufacturer.
Our current production machines include, guards or shields for the grinding wheel, safety signs, and both
operators and service manuals. Never bypass or operate the machine with any of the guards or safety devices
removed, or without the proper personal protective equipment.
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE SAFETY PRACTICES DISCUSSED IN THIS MANUAL. ALL SAFETY
RULES MUST BE UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED BY ANYONE WHO WORKS WITH REEL GRINDERS.
Before operating a reel grinder, an operator must read and understand all of the information in the
operator's manual and understand all the safety signs attached to the product. A person who has not read
or understood the operators manual and safety signs is not qualified to operate the unit. Accidents occur
often on machines that are used by someone who has not read the operators manual and is not familiar
with the equipment. If you do not have an operators manual or current production safety signs, contact the
manufacturer or your dealer immediately.
Reel grinders are designed for one-man operation. Never operate the grinder with anyone near, or in contact
with, any part of the grinder. Be sure no bystanders are near you when you operate this product.
Following these simple, basic safety rules, as well as others:
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Find and understand all safety signs in the operators manual and on the equipment. This will help
minimize the possibility of accidents and increase your productivity in using this product.
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Be careful and make sure that everyone who operates the grinder knows and understands that it is a
very powerful piece of machinery, and if used improperly, serious injury or death may result. The final
responsibility for safety rests with the operator of this machine.
This symbol is used throughout this manual to call attention to the safety
procedures.
The word DANGER indicates an immediate hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The word WARNING indicates a potential hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
The word CAUTION preceded with a safety alert symbol indicates a potential
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL, THE FOLLOWING SAFETY SYMBOLS WILL BE USED TO INDICATE THE
DEGREE OF HAZARDS.