Hyd-Mech S-20, User Manual

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SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
Upon delivery of your new S-20/23 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
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The S-20/23 has been designed to give years of reliable service. It is essential that operators be alerted to the safe opera-
tion of this saw, and the practices to avoid that could lead to injury. The following safety rules are at the minimum neces-
sary for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of the saw. Take every precaution for the protection of operators
and maintenance personnel.
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POWER HOOK-UPS AND REPAIRS SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY BY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN.
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THE SAW SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WITH SUFFICIENT ROOM TO SAFELY LOAD STOCK INTO
THE SAW. SECURE THE SAW TO THE FLOOR.
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THE AREA AROUND THE SAW SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND TIDY CONDITION TO AVOID
OBSTACLES OPERATORS COULD TRIP OVER.
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THE S-20/23 SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SAW. AVOID
UNSAFE USAGE PRACTICES.
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IF AT ANY TIME THE SAW DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING PROPERLY IT SHOULD BE STOPPED
IMMEDIATELY AND REPAIRED.
OPERATOR:
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THE SAW SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED UNLESS ALL GUARDS AND DOORS ARE IN PLACE AND
CLOSED.
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KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ALL MOVING PARTS - ESPECIALLY THE BLADE AND VISES.
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LOOSE CLOTHING AND GLOVES SHOULD NEVER BE WORN WHILE OPERATING THE SAW. COVER LONG
HAIR.
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STOCK SHOULD NOT BE LOADED ONTO THE SAW IF THE BLADE IS RUNNING.
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LONG AND HEAVY STOCK SHOULD ALWAYS BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE
SAW.
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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.
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MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION
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MAINTAIN PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF BLADE TENSION, BLADE GUIDES, AND THRUST BEARINGS
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HOLD WORK PIECE FIRMLY AGAINST TABLE
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DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES UNTIL BLADE HAS STOPPED
NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE MACHINE ARE PERMITTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM HYD-MECH. ANY AP-
PROVED MODIFICATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY TRAINED PERSONNEL.