Safety | Safety Guidelines - Definitions
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Safety
Read and understand all warnings and operation
instructions before using any tool or equipment.
Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the
risk of personal injury. Improper operation,
maintenance or modification of tools or equipment
could result in serious injury and property damage.
There are certain applications for which tools and
equipment are designed. This product should NOT be
modified and/or used for any application other than for
which it was designed.
It is important for you to read and understand this
manual. The information it contains relates to
protecting your safety and preventing problems.
Safety Guidelines - Definitions
This manual contains information that is important for
you to know and understand. This information relates
to protecting your safety and preventing equipment
problems. To help you recognize this information, we
use the symbols below. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Indicates a helpful tip from our technical
staff.
Important Safety Instructions
Read and understand all warnings and
operating instructions before using this equipment.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or
property damage.
Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper
operating procedures are not followed. As with all
machinery, there are certain hazards involved with the
operation of the product. Using the machine with
respect and caution will considerably lessen the
possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury
to the operator may result. Safety equipment such as
guards, push sticks, hold-downs, feather boards,
goggles, dust masks and hearing protection can
reduce your potential for injury. But even the best
guard won’t make up for poor judgment, carelessness
or inattention. Always use common sense and exercise
caution in the workshop. If a procedure feels
dangerous, don’t try it. Figure out an alternative
procedure that feels safer. REMEMBER: Your personal
safety is your responsibility.
This machine was designed for certain
applications only. We strongly recommend that this
machine not be modified and/or used for any
application other than that for which it was designed. If
you have any questions relative to a particular
application, do not use the machine until you have first
contacted the manufacturer to determine if it can or
should be performed on the product.
If you have any questions relative to its application do
not use the product until you have contacted the
manufacturer and we have advised you.
General Safety Rules
Failure to follow these rules may result in
serious personal injury.
For your own safety, read and understand the
instruction manual before operating the unit. Learn the
unit’s application and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.
1.
Be sure that a shop foreman is present, and wear
your green card while working in the shop.
2.
Approach your work with a safe attitude!
Focus. Concentrate on what you’re doing, and
don’t get distracted. Distraction causes injury.
•
Be strong. No, this does not mean muscle
strength. It means the strength to do it right,
even when you are under time pressure.
Follow the safety procedures.
•
Don’t rush. Take the time to do things
correctly and using the right guard or personal
protective equipment (PPE). Is saving a few
minutes worth a lifelong injury?
•
Work responsibly. If you care about yourself
and your family, follow the safety procedures.
•
Don’t gamble. A one-in-a-thousand risk is not
worth the possible cost. Do not play the odds.
Follow the safety procedures.
3.
Give the work your undivided attention.
4.
Wear safety glasses with side shields when the
shop is in operation, wherever you are working,
not just when you are using a machine yourself.
Glasses should be ANSI Z87.1 rated.
5.
Protect your hearing. Hearing protection is
required in the CNC Shop area. However, it is a
good idea to use hearing protection anytime when
working in the shop. Consider using other
personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a