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GC16XD MINI CRIMPER & PUMP SAFETY & OPERATION MANUAL
CRIMPER SAFETY
WARNING
Personal Safety
Regardless of local accident prevention regulations, the following should be observed in maintaining personal
health and safety of operators.
1. Always wear protective clothing and apparatus as oulined in the local accident prevention regulations.
2. Ensure the safety and danger notifications have been observed.
3. Make sure the work area is clear of obstruction and be a suitable work environment.
4. Never start the machine unless intending to make a hose assembly and the head is free of objects
and persons.
5. ONLY operate this machine if the ambient temerature is between 50ºF ~ 95ºF (10ºC and 35ºC)
6. Never reach into the crimper while head is moving.
7. Never change die sets unless the head is completely open.
8. The power MUST be disconnected for crimper maintenance.
9. Observe machine balance point when moving the crimper.
10. Never try and lift this crimper when there is a possibility of oil on the handle.