Use correct Signode products for your application. If you
need help contact your Signode Representative.
Signode tools and machines are designed and warranted
to work together with Signode strapping and seals. Use
of non-Signode strap and seals and/or manufactured or
specified replacement parts may result in strap breakage
or joint separation while applying strapping to a load or
during normal shipping and handling. This could result
in serious personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
STRAP BREAKAGE HAZARD
Improper operation of the tool or sharp corners on the load
can result in strap breakage during tensioning, which could
result in the following:
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A sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
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Both tool and strap flying violently towards your face.
Failure to place the strap properly around the load or an
unstable or shifted load could result in a sudden loss os strap
tension during tensioning. This could result in a sudden loss
of balance causing you to fall.
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If the load corners are sharp use edge protectors.
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Positioning yourself in-line with the strap, during
tensioning and sealing, can result in severe personal
injury from flying strap or tool. When tensioning or
sealing, position yourself to one side of the strap and
keep all bystanders away.
TRAINING
This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in
its use. Be certain that you receive proper training from your
employer. If you have any questions contact your Signode
Representative.
EYE INJURY HAZARD
Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields
can result in severe eye injury or blindness.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields
which conform to American National Safety
Institute standard Z87.1 or Euro Norm 166.
FALL HAZARD
Maintaining improper footing and/or balance when operating
the tool can cause you to fall. Do not use the tool when you
are in an awkward position.
CUT HAZARD
Handling strap or sharp parts could result in cut
hands or fingers. Wear protective gloves.
TOOL CARE
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Inspect and clean the tool daily. Replace all worn or
broken parts.
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Lubricate all moving parts weekly unless otherwise
specified.
WORK AREAS
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR TOOL OPERATION
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Before using this tool, read its Operation and Safety
Instructions contains in this manual.
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Tuck strap end back into the dispenser when not in use.
JOINT FORMATION
Never handle or ship any load with improperly formed joints.
Misformed joints may not secure the load and could cause
serious injury. Follow the joint inspection procedures in each
sealers manual.
MOVING AND STACKING STRAPPED LOADS
Before moving or stacking any strapped load, follow all
standard industry practices regarding safe material handling
procedures.
CUTTING TENSIONED STRAP
Using claw hammers, crowbars, chisels, axes or simialr tools
will cause tensioned strap to fly apart with hazardous force.
Use only cutters designed for cutting strap. Read the
instructions in the cutter's manual for proper procedures in
cutting strap. Before using any Signode product read its
Operation and Safety Manual.
