KWM Gutterman PANTHER, Operating And Maintenance

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SECTION 2
SAFETY AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE
With the proper care and maintenance, owners can look forward to long and
trustworthy service from your PANTHER GUTTER FORMING MACHINE.
1. Never transport your machine without material fed through all stations. The
absence of material can allow the machine to vibrate out of adjustment and can
cause the top and bottom roller to clatter together leading to damage. When
possible unpainted materials should not be run through machine. In the event this
happens, a thorough cleaning of the forming rollers will probably be needed before
running painted material.
2. Be sure all safety covers are secure and in place, take note of all warning labels and
read manual prior to operation of this machine.
3. Use proper wire gauge extension cord according to table on page 4.
4. Loose fitting clothing and/or jewelry can be dangerous while operating machine.
5. Be sure all operators of this machine are knowledgeable of all safety precautions
and operating procedures.
6. Before cleaning or making any adjustments to machine. Stop machine and
disconnect power supply.
7. Keeping the machine and its rollers clean is very important. Acetone and paint
thinner have proven very effective in cleaning the forming rollers. These products
clean rollers of dirt and other residues without leaving a film to pass on the gutter or
collect more dirt.
8. A small amount of chain lube on chains once a month, helps keep them free moving.
9. If at all possible store machine indoors. If it must be kept outside cover it loosely to
help prevent condensation. Keep all chains and shear lubricated.
CAUTION: Never attempt cleaning with the machine running.
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