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IV. SAFETY
1. Safety instructions
DANGER (red color) –
denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING (yellow color) –
denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death. This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
IMPORTANT
(blue color)
calls attention to special mechanical information and…
NOTE:
emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
All operators and mechanics should read this manual and be instructed about safe operating and
maintenance procedures. If the operators or mechanics cannot read and understand English, it is the
owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.
However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the
potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety
alert
symbol, which means DANGER or WARNING - “personal safety instructions.” Failure to
comply with the instructions
may result in personal injury or death. Incorrect usage of this machine
may result in severe
injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in the proper
use and should read the INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE completely and thoroughly before attempting to
set-up, operate, adjust, or service this machine.
It is the
owner’s responsibility
to make certain that the operators and mechanics read and understand
this manual and all decals before operating this machine. It is also the
owner’s responsibility
to make
certain that the operators and mechanics are qualified – electrical accredited – and physically able
individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment. All operators and mechanics must become
familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and safety signs. Never let children or
untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other
people or property. The owner should also ensure that the operator/mechanic know that they are
responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of other persons within the vicinity.
Remember,
the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a
reasonable degree of
PERSONAL
SAFETY
for operators and other persons during the
normal operation and servicing of this equipment.
