Hyd-Mech S-20 Series II, Manual

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SECTION 1, SECTION 1,
SECTION 1, SECTION 1, SECTION 1,
INST INST
INST INST
INSTALL ALL
ALL ALL
ALLA AA
AATION
TION
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Upon delivery of your new S-20 Series II saw, it is imperative that a thorough inspection be undertaken to check
for any damage that could have been sustained during shipping. Special attention should be paid to the electrical and
hydraulic systems to check for damaged cords, hoses and fluid leaks. In the event of damage caused during shipping,
contact your carrier to file a damage claim.
SAFETY PRECA SAFETY PRECA
SAFETY PRECA SAFETY PRECA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
UTIONS
UTIONS UTIONS UTIONS
The S-20 Series II has been designed to give years of reliable service. It is essential that operators be alerted
to the safe operation of this saw, and the practices to avoid that could lead to injury. The following safety rules are
at the minimum necessary for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of the saw. Take every precaution
for the protection of operators and maintenance personnel.
* POWER HOOK-UPS AND REPAIRS SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY BY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN.
* THE SAW SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WITH SUFFICIENT ROOM TO
SAFELY LOAD STOCK INTO THE SAW. SECURE THE SAW TO THE FLOOR.
* THE AREA AROUND THE SAW SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND
TIDY CONDITION TO AVOID OBSTACLES OPERATORS COULD TRIP OVER.
* THE S-20 SERIES II SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED ACCORDING TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SAW. AVOID UNSAFE USAGE PRACTICES.
* IF AT ANY TIME THE SAW DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING PROPERLY
IT SHOULD BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND REPAIRED.
* OPERATOR : THE SAW SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED UNLESS ALL GUARDS
AND DOORS ARE IN PLACE AND CLOSED.
* OPERATOR : KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ALL MOVING PARTS - ESPECIALLY
THE BLADE AND VISES.
* OPERATOR : LOOSE CLOTHING AND GLOVES SHOULD NEVER BE WORN WHILE
OPERATING THE SAW. COVER LONG HAIR.
* OPERATOR : STOCK SHOULD NOT BE LOADED ONTO THE SAW IF THE BLADE IS RUNNING.
* OPERATOR : LONG AND HEAVY STOCK SHOULD ALWAYS BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED
IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE SAW.
* OPERATOR : NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISLODGE OR MOVE STOCK WHILE THE BLADE
IS MOVING. TAKE THE TIME TO STOP THE SAW BLADE, REMOVE
OBSTRUCTIONS, AND RESTART BLADE.
* OPERATOR: MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION
* OPERATOR: MAINTAIN PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF BLADE TENSION, BLADE
GUIDES, AND THRUST BEARINGS
* OPERATOR: HOLD WORK PIECE FIRMLY AGAINST TABLE
* OPERATOR: DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES UNTIL BLADE HAS STOPPED
* NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE MACHINE ARE PERMITTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM
HYD-MECH. ANY APPROVED MODIFICATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY TRAINED
PERSONNEL.