Southworth APCU Series, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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APCU Owner’s Manual 7
Safety
Southworth is concerned about the safety of everyone who operates, maintains, repairs, or
works near the APCU unit. The unit is a powerful machine with moving parts, and is capable of
causing personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.
For this reason, throughout this manual, we have pointed out some of the hazards which may
occur as you use the unit. We have also listed the instructions or precautions you should take
to avoid these hazards. In some cases, we have also pointed out the consequences which may
occur if you do not follow these instructions or precautions. We will use the following system to
identify the severity of the hazards:
DANGER! –
Immediate hazard which will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING! – Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in severe personal injury
or death.
CAUTION! – Hazard or unsafe practice which could result in minor personal injury or
property damage.
Please read and follow this instruction manual, including all safety instructions
and precautions, carefully and completely.