CASH
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Magnum XL
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P15
SECTION 6
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CASH Cowpuncher
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND GOOD PRACTISE
IMPROPER USE
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ONLY EVER USE THIS TOOL FOR THE STUNNING OF LIVE ANIMALS
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ONLY EVER USE GENUINE ACCLES & SHELVOKE SUPPLIED CARTRIDGES AND SPARES
4
DO NOT FIRE “AIR SHOTS”(FIRING OF THE BOLT INTO AIR) AS THIS WILL REDUCE THE WORKING
LIFE OF THE TOOL AND ITS COMPONENTS
WORKPLACE PRECAUTIONS
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THE TOOL SHOULD BE USED IN WELL ILLUMINATED AND WELL VENTILATED
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTS
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KEEP THE WORKPLACE CLEAN AND CLEAR OF UNNECCESSARY OBSTACLES OR TRIP HAZARDS
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ENSURE THE AREA SURROUNDING THE KILLING BOX IS FREE OF SLIPPERY SUBSTANCES. THESE
ARE POTENTIAL SLIP HAZARDS TO THE OPERATOR WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY
OR FATALITY IF THE OPERATOR SLIPS WHILST HOLDING A COCKED TOOL
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
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ONLY LOAD CARTRIDGES WHEN THEY ARE READY TO BE USED
4
IF A CARTRIDGE STICKS IN THE BREECH AND WILL NOT EJECT, DO NOT USE A SHARP
INSTRUMENT TO REMOVE. THE CARTRIDGE SHOULD BE REMOVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING
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TOOLS MAY BE USED IN AN ALTERNATING SYSTEM AS PART OF A PLANNED OPERATING CYCLE
4
JOB ROTATION MAY HELP MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE HIGH LEVELS OF CONCENTRATION
REQUIRED AT THE WORKPLACE, HELPING TO MINIMISE ANY RISK DUE TO TIREDNESS OR FATIGUE
GOOD PRACTISE
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THE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DETAILED IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE
ADHERED TO, TO ENSURE THE TOOL OPERATES SAFELY AND CORRECTLY TO PROVIDE
EFFECTIVE ANIMAL STUNNING
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AT THE END OF A WORKING SHIFT, OR IF THE TOOL IS NOT GOING TO BE USED FOR PROLONGED
PERIODS, THE UNCOCKED AND UNLOADED TOOL SHOULD BE STORED IN COOL DRY
CONDITIONS AND LOCKED SECURELY IN A WAY THAT NO UNAUTHORISED ACCESS TO THE
TOOL IS POSSIBLE
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CARTRIDGES SHOULD BE LOCKED AWAY SEPARATELY FROM THE STUNNING TOOL IN COOL,
DRY CONDITIONS
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EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF MOISTURE MAY AFFECT CARTRIDGE PERFORMANCE
WHICH IN TURN WILL AFFECT TOOL PERFORMANCE, WITH THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE AN
INEFFECTIVE STUN OF THE ANIMAL. WET CARTRIDGES WILL NOT FIRE AND SHOULD
NOT BE USED
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ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER USING ANY STUNNING TOOL TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS
NEVER HANDLE OR OPERATE ANY STUNNING EQUIPMENT WHILST UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. IF TAKING PRESCRIBED MEDICATION, SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR
DOCTOR PRIOR HANDLING OR OPERATING STUNNING EQUIPMENT.
ALWAYS WEAR THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) WHENEVER YOU
ARE WORKING WITH, CLEANING OR MAINTAINING YOUR CASH MAGNUM XL TOOL.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION. THE CORRECT
FOOT PROTECTION MUST BE WORN. THERE IS A RISK THAT IF THE TOOL IS DROPPED,
THE BOLT MAY PENETRATE THE FOOT OF THE TOOL USER.
