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SAFETY
M1011 24" Pan and Box Brake
12.
Perform tool maintenance and care.
Follow lubrication and pre-use inspections listed in the
manual.
13.
If at any time you are experiencing
difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the
tool! Then contact our Technical Support Department or ask a qualified expert how the operation
should be performed.
14.
Habits—good and bad—are hard to break.
Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become
second-nature to you.
Safety Instructions for Pan and Box Brakes
1.
Do Not overload the pan and box brake.
Bend 20 gauge (1mm thick) or thinner metal. Overloading
this tool can cause injury from flying parts.
2.
Do Not use a torch near the fingers.
Heating metal with a torch while the metal is in the pan and
box brake will weaken the fingers.
3.
Always chamfer and de-burr sharp sheet metal edges.
Sharp edges on sheet metal can cut
your fingers to the bone. Always chamfer and de-burr sheet metal before bending in the pan and
box brake.
4.
Always wear leather gloves and approved safety glasses when using this tool.
5.
If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, STOP
using
the tool and contact our Technical Support Department, or ask a qualified expert how the operation
should be performed.
6.
Never use tools that are in poor condition.
Inspect the pan and box brake for any cracked linkage,
levers, or loose fasteners. Correct any problems before use.
USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working con-
ditions. No list of safety guidelines can be
complete—every shop environment is differ-
ent. Failure to follow guidelines could result
in serious personal injury, damage to equip-
ment or poor work results.
READ and understand this
entire instruction manual
before using this machine.
Serious personal injury may
occur if safety and operational
information is not understood
and followed. DO NOT risk
your safety by not reading!
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