JIMMY SERIES HYDRAULIC REBAR BENDERS — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #9 (01/04/08) — PAGE 6
JIMMY SERIES HYDRAULIC REBAR BENDERS — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the
Jimmy Series Hydraulic Rebar Bender and
Electric-Hydraulic Pump.
GENERAL SAFETY
■
DO NOT
operate or service this
equipment before reading this entire
manual.
■
This equipment should not be operated by persons under
18 years of age.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots, hard hat
and other protective devices required by the job.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment under the influence of
drugs
or
alcohol
.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment when not feeling
well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
■
NEVER
operate the rebar bender in an
explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. The possibility
exists of the rebar bender emitting a spark
during operation. A explosion or fire could
result causing severe
bodily harm or
even death
if the sparks make contact with combustible
or explosive materials.
■
Maintain this equipment in a safe operating condition at
all times.
■
Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while
operating the rebar bender. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
■
DO NOT
wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts.
■
ALWAYS
store equipment properly when it is not being
used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location
out of the reach of children.
■
ALWAYS
be sure the operator is familiar with proper
safety precautions and operation techniques before using
rebar bender.
■
ALWAYS
keep work area clean and free of foreign matter
and debris. Also keep work area well lit.
■
NEVER
leave the rebar bender unattended. When not in
use always unplug the rebar bender from power source.
■
Keep all
inexperienced
and
unauthorized
people away
from the equipment at all times.
■
Become familiar with the components of the rebar bender
before operating.
■
Use this rebar bender only for its intended purpose.
DO
NOT
use this rebar bender for applications not
recommended.
■
Inspect the rebar bender after each use. Replace any
damaged or worn parts immediately.
DO NOT
use a
defective rebar bender.
■
If a malfunction occurs, immediately unplug the rebar
bender from the power source and correct the problem. If
the problem can not be corrected, contact your nearest
MQ service center.
■
All
WARNING
statements must be carefully observed to
help prevent personal injury.
■
ALWAYS
wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the rebar bender.
■
ALWAYS
replace any worn or damaged warning decals.
■
Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications.
■
NEVER
use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to
serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be
operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This
equipment is for industrial use only.
Read this manual!
