Roper Whitney 10M14-G, Operation Manual

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ROPER WHITNEY of ROCKFORD, INC.
SAFETY RULES --- 10M14-G SHEAR
1. WARNING :
Electrical Danger -- Misuse or improper installation of machinery connected to a
source of electricity may result in accidental shock that could cause injury or death.
Installation must conform to National Electric Code (Article 250 - Grounding, etc.)
Electrical connections must be made by a trained and qualified electrician.
Electrical characteristics shown on motor plate and control panel must match the
power source; and all electrically powered equipment must be grounded.
2. WARNING :
Mechanical Danger -- Do no adjust the holddown; it is factory set for 3/16 inch
gap and acts as the hand-guard. Do not exceed the work-piece material capacity --
otherwise serious damage will occur with your shear.
3. Machine to be operated by authorized personnel who have been trained by their
supervisor with the working and safety features of the machine, and by reading and
understanding the Operator's Manual.
4. Do not operate shear without reading this Operator's Manual and without proper
supervisory instructions.
5. Perform all installation and set-up operations before applying power for
electrical start-up.
6. Never operate machine with any guard removed; i.e., all required guarding to be
installed and effective.
7. Never leave machine on or running unattended. When not in use, turn off all
electrical power.
8. Never adjust machine with power on.
9. Avoid accidental start-up.
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