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SAFETY
Do not operate this machine unless all guards are in place and working cor
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rectly. If any guards or hazard labels are missing or damaged call Norfield’s
Service Department immediately and request a replacement at (800) 824-6242.
Read and understand the operator’s manual before using this machine. Fail
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ure to follow proper operating instructions could result in death or serious
injury.
This machine, when in operation, produces wood chips and dust. The op
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erator and all persons in the work area MUST wear approved eye protection
with permanently attached, rigid plastic side shields. These safety glasses
must conform to ANSI Z87.1 standards and will have “Z87” printed on the
lens.
This machine, when in operation, produces a noise level greater than 85dB.
The operator and all persons in the work area MUST wear approved hearing
protection. OSHA has determined that a noise level in excess of 85dB aver
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age in 8 hours can cause permanent hearing damage. We recommend that
hearing protection be worn even if the decibel level is below 85dB.
Certain types of wood dust can cause allergic reactions. Sawdust has been
determined to be a
Group A
carcinogen by the International Agency for Re
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search on Cancer (IARC). A dust collection system or an approved personal
dusk mask MUST be used when operating this equipment.
This machine has moving parts that loose clothing and long hair can become
entangled in. Take care not to become caught between the work material
and the feed mechanisms or any other moving components.
Before beginning any service repairs, general maintenance, or adjustments
you MUST follow proper Lockout Tag-Out procedures. OSHA regulation
1910.147 establishes a minimal lockout tag-out procedure to assist employers
in the development of their own procedures.
Only trained personnel that have read and understand the operator’s manu
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al and all the safety precautions may operate this machine.
