Ranger Products RL-8500, Installation And Operation Manual

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When using your brake lathe basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
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KEEP HANDS
clear of moving parts at all times. Keep
hair, loose clothing, neckties, shop rags, jewelry, fingers,
and all parts of body away from moving parts.
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ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES . Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses. Safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield will
help protect the operator from injury. Use a face shield and
dust mask during all operations.
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SECURE WORK properly for setup and tool bit
positioning before attempting to make first cut. Do not
attempt to touch rotors, drums and flywheels with your
hands with the lathe in operation.
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
from the lathe before turning it on.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
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USE FACTORY APPROVED TOOLS ONLY. Don’t
force a tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed. The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to operator or bystanders. Use only
as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
and well lighted.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
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LOCATE POWER CORD SAFELY. Do not let power
cord come in contact with moving parts.
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REDUCE RISK OF FIRE . Do not operate equipment
in near open containers of flammable liquids and their
vapors.
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PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION when
working on operating internal combustion engines. Vehicle
exhaust must be vented from work area.
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DRESS PROPERLY. Keep hair, loose clothing,
neckties, shop rags, jewelry, fingers, and all parts of body
away from moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended.
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ALWAYS UNPLUG EQUIPMENT
from electrical outlet when not in use.
Never use the cord to pull the plug from
the outlet. Grasp plug firmly and pull to
disconnect.
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DO NOT TOUCH HOT PARTS . Care must be taken
as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
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PROPERLY MAINTAIN EQUIPMEN T. Do not
operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the
equipment has been dropped or damaged—until it has
been examined by a qualified serviceman.
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REDUCE RISK OF SHOCK . Do not use on wet
surfaces or expose to rain.
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KEEP CHILDREN/UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS
AWAY. All bystanders should be kept completely away
from the work area.
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REMOVE POWER AND DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing the unit and when changing accessories
such as blades, bits, cutters, etc. Follow lock-out and
tag-out procedures as required.
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AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING . Make sure the
switch is in the OFF position before plugging the machine
in or performing any maintenance or service work.
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NEVER LEAN OR STAND ON THE LATHE. Serious
injury could occur if the lathe is tipped over or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
Before operating the lathe, review the warning information on the lathe and the cautions, warnings and dangers
in this manual. Also review the following general safety instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE !
Do not attempt to operate this equipment if you have never been trained on basic brake lathe operation procedures.
Stay clear of moving parts that can cause injury. These instructions must be followed to insure proper installation
and operation. Failure to comply with these instructions can result in serious bodily harm and void product warranty.
Manufacturer will assume no liability for loss or damage of any kind, expressed or implied resulting from improper
installation, operation or use of this product.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION !