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that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor BEFORE operating the Bon Floor
Stripper. Guard against the possibility of back related
injuries. Always lift the Bon Floor Stripper with leg
muscles and not with the back.
6) Prolonged use of the Bon Floor Stripper (or other,
similar machines) exposes the operator to vibrations
which may produce Whitefinger Disease (Raynaud’s
Phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces the hand’s
ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces
numbness and burning sensations and may cause
nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that you will
not sustain Whitefinger Disease. Therefore,
continuous and regular users should closely monitor
the condition of their hands and fingers. After each
period of use, exercise to restore normal blood
circulation. If any of the symptoms appear, seek
medical advice immediately.
7) Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting, but allow
complete freedom of movement. Never wear loose
fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, jewelry, flared or
cuffed pants or anything that could become caught on
controls or moving parts. Wear long pants to protect
your legs. Protect your hands with heavy duty, nonslip
gloves to improve your grip. Good footing is most
important when operating the Bon Floor Stripper.
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed
safety
shoes are highly recommended. Keep shoes properly
laced. Never wear tennis shoes or other, similar type
shoes which afford little or no protection. Wear an
approved safety hard hat to protect the operator’(s’)
head(s) where there is a danger of head injuries.
Noise, generated by the operation of the Bon Floor
Stripper and the actual process itself, can damage
your hearing. Wear approved sound barriers (ear
plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing.
Continuous
and regular operators should have their hearing
checked regularly.
8) Visually inspect the Bon Floor Stripper, blade(s),
and accessories for damaged or worn parts. Check for
loose and/or broken parts. Determine that operator
controls work freely, all safety devices are operative
and information/safety decals are readable. Check to
determine that the Bon Floor Stripper and all related
accessories are in good mechanical condition
BEFORE utilization.
9) The Bon Floor Stripper and related accessories
are not classified as being insulated. Contact with
electrical cables, gas lines and other hazardous items
can result in electrocution and/or an explosion.
10) Know how the controls operate. Know how to stop
the motor quickly in an emergency. Always start the
motor according to the instructions as outlined in this
manual to minimize the possibility of unexpected or
uncontrolled blade/accessory oscillation. Unexpected
blade/accessory rotation can cause loss of machine
control, and the possibility of property damage and/or
personal injury.
11) Never exceed the recommended capacities of the
Bon Floor Stripper. Refer to the Specifications
section of this manual for more detailed information.
Always utilize the correct blade and extension cord
designed for use with the Bon Floor Stripper. Use of
an incorrect blade or extension cord can result in
property damage and/or personal injury.
OPERATION.
1) Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Do not chew gum, smoke and/or use smokeless
tobacco while utilizing the Bon Floor Stripper. Do not
attempt to eat and/or drink while utilizing the Bon
Floor Stripper. Determine that eyeglasses, hearing aid
devices and other medical related devices are
properly secured. Keep shoes properly laced. Use of
the Bon Floor Stripper is strenuous and causes
fatigue. Help prevent the cause of an accident. Plan to
take work breaks as required to help maintain proper
mental and physical alertness.
2) The Bon Floor Stripper is not sealed or insulated.
Do not operate the Bon Floor Stripper in an explosive
atmosphere or near combustible materials. Refer to
current OSHA rules and regulations.
3) The Bon Floor Stripper is designed for use by one
operator. Use of the Bon Floor Stripper by more than
one operator can lead to confusion and loss of
control, resulting in property damage and/or personal
injury. Never operate the Bon Floor Stripper with an
improper number of operators. Such a configuration
can result in property damage and/or personal injury.
If it is felt that more than one person is required to
furnish additional “force” to the blade, STOP and
contact the Customer Service Department for specific
operational and
service/maintenance information. There is no charge
for this service.
4) Do not operate the Bon Floor Stripper with
onlookers close by. Caution all onlookers to stand
clear. The coverings removal process can result in fly-
ing particles being emitted at high velocity and striking
the operator and/or onlookers. This can lead to the
possibility of property damage and/or personal injury.
Keep all body parts, loose clothing and foreign objects
clear of the oscillating blade/accessory.
