Parker SDC, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your dust collector,
follow these basic precautions:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
We have provided important safety messages in this manual for your SDC dust collector. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
• Wear protective clothing and safety glasses
when handling collection filters or servicing the
dust collector.
• Use proper lifting and rigging equipment to
install your dust collector.
• The dust collector must be properly grounded.
• Disconnect power before servicing.
• Replace all access panels before operating.
• Electrical connections should only be made by
qualified personnel, and be in accordance with
local and national codes and regulations.
• Do not use in explosive atmospheres unless the
dust collector is equipped with the appropriate
accessories.
• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from the dust collector.
• The unit should be inspected frequently and dirt
removed to prevent excessive accumulation
which may result in flash-over fire damage.
• The SDC system should not be used to support
personnel or material.
• Operate only in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Do not allow any individual to put lit cigarettes or
any burning objects into the hood or ducting of
a dust collector system.
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C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages
will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”.
These words mean:
Indicates a 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.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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