
Original Instructions: 001059 DRAFT
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Twin-Axis
Sheathing Saw: Safety
Lockout/Tagout
Lockout/Tagout Guidelines
Lockout/tagout all energized systems before performing maintenance on them.
All lockout/tagout guidelines must be met according to OSHA 29 CFR
1910.147.
A specific procedure should be included in your company’s energy
control program. This manual is not intended to replace your company’s de-
energizing or lockout/tagout procedure required by OSHA, but merely to provide
general guidance.
The term “lockout,” as used in this manual, means placing a lockout device, such
as a keyed padlock, on any and all energy sources to ensure that the energy
isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be re-energized or
operated until the lockout device is removed. The photos on page xiii show
where
the electrical disconnects are located for this machine.
• Energy sources include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic,
chemical, thermal, or other energy.
• In the case of electrical energy sources, the main power and control power
to the machinery must be turned off and physically locked in the Off position.
• Before performing maintenance on the pneumatic or hydraulic systems,
bleed the lines prior to lockout/tagout to eliminate pressure.
If more than one person is working in a restricted zone, use a group lockout
device that will allow each person to use a lock that can be removed only by the
person performing the maintenance.
“Tagout” means that a prominent warning is securely fastened to an energy-
isolating device to indicate that the equipment shall not be operated.
Whenever you see this symbol, lockout/tagout!