General Equipment RIP-R-STRIPPER CTS12GEN2, Operator'S Manual

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CTS12GEN2 RIP-R-STRIPPER ® FLOOR COVERING STRIPPER
FORM GOM11121101US, VERSION 1.2
English-EN 14
8. Position end of accessory tool on work surface with tool edge facing away
from operator.
PROPER OPERATOR STANCE (FIGURE 29):
9. Grasp handle grips firmly. Always hold operator handle firmly with both
hands. Wrap fingers and thumbs around handle grips. Wear gloves to
improve grip.
10. Attempt to keep wrists and forearms inline to operator handles as much
as feasible. Proper wrist position during removal process can minimize
and/or reduce stress and strain related damage potential to this body
area, plus, operator control can be enhanced and fatigue reduced.
11. Keep upper body as vertical as possible.
12. Keep feet comfortable distance apart for stability – shoulder width, one
foot in front of the other.
13. Operator must always stand behind machine when in use.
FIGURE 29
NOTE: Using improper operator stance (FIGURES 30 & 31)
a) Reduces operator control and balance.
b) Increases operator fatigue.
c) Increases risk of property damage and/or personal injury.
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
NOTE: Proper and improper operator stances depicted in this addendum are
not all inclusive.
14. Grasping handle grip of RIP-R-STRIPPER firmly in one hand, turn electric
breaker ON/OFF switch to ON position. FIGURE 32
DANGER
•
DO NOT operate RIP-R-STRIPPER without extension
cords, twist-lock connection device and GFI in proper
operating condition. The GFI is intended as a safety
device in event power source has a fault.
•
Always assume electrical wiring on every jobsite can
contain a fault.
• A fault can generate a dangerous operating configuration
that can result in property damage and/or personal injury.
WARNING
•
BEFORE use, inspect each extension cord and wiring
device for proper structural integrity.
• DO NOT use cord with worn or cut outer jacket material
or repaired with electrical tape.
• Use of cords with improper structural integrity can result
in property damage and/or personal injury.
WARNING
• All electrical wiring including extension cord gauge
and/or length must be installed and/or approved in
accordance with local electrical codes and practices.
• An improper wiring installation can result in proper
damage and/or personal injury.
WARNING
• Keep power/extension cords free and clear of machine
and accessory tool.
• In event extension cord becomes entangled about RIP-R-
STRIPPER and/or operator turn machine off immediately.
• Determine extension cords/GFI are in proper condition to
continue operation.
•
In event of damage, replace with factory approved
component only.
WARNING
•
DO NOT abuse the extension cord. Never use extension
cord to move RIP-R-STRIPPER or pull plug from
receptacle. Damage to cord can result.
•
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges (including
accessory tool) or moving parts.
• A damaged cord increases the risk of an electric shock.