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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
1.
EYE INJURY HAZARD.
Failure to wear safety glasses with side
shields can result in severe eye injury or
blindness. Always wear safety glasses
with side shields which conform to ANSI
Standard Z87.1 or EN 166.
2.
STRAP BREAKAGE HAZARD.
Improper operation of the tool or sharp corners on the
load can result in strap breakage during tensioning,
which could result in the following:
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A sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
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Both tool and strap flying violently towards
your face.
Failure to place the strap properly around the load or on
an unstable or shifted load could result in a sudden loss
of strap tension during tensioning. This could result in a
sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
Read the tools operating instructions. If the load corners
are sharp use edge protectors. Place the strap correctly
around a properly positioned load.
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Positioning yourself in-line with the strap, during
tensioning and sealing, can result in severe personal
injury from flying strap or tool. When tensioning or
sealing, position yourself to one side of the strap and
keep all bystanders away.
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Using strap not recommended for this tensioner can
result in strap breakage during tensioning. Use the
correct Signode products for your application.
3.
FALL HAZARD.
Maintaining improper footing and/or balance when
operating the tool can cause you to fall. Do not use the
tool when you are in an awkward position.
4.
CUT HAZARD
Always wear protective gloves when
handling strap or sharp parts.
5.
TRAINING.
This tool must not be used by persons not
properly trained in its use. Be certain that you receive
proper training from your employer. If you have any
questions contact your Signode Representative.
6.
TOOL CARE.
Take good care of the tool. Inspect and clean it daily,
lubricate it weekly. Replace any worn or broken parts.
7.
WORK AREA
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lit.
8.
CUTTING TENSIONED STRAP
Using claw hammers, crowbars, chisels, axes or similar
tools will cause tensioned strap to fly apart with
hazardous force. Use only cutters designed for cutting
strap. Read the instructions in the cutters manual for
proper procedure in cutting strap. Before using any
Signode product read its operation and safety manual.
Several combinations of strap, seals and tools can be used
with this tensioner. Use the correct Signode products for your
application. If you need help contact your Signode
Representative.
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR TOOL OPERATION
1.
Before using this tensioner, read all the instructions in
this Operation, Parts and Safety Manual.
2.
NEVER HANDLE OR SHIP ANY LOAD WITH IMPROPERLY
FORMED SEALS. Misformed seals may not secure the
load and could cause serious injury. Inspect the tool for
worn and/or damaged parts. Replace tool parts as
needed.
If seals are not being properly formed:
A.
Ensure that the tool's operating instructions are
being followed before applying another strap.
B.
Cut the strap off and apply another.
3.
Tuck strap end back into the dispenser when not in use.
MAINTENANCE/CLEANING
Debris accumulated in the teeth of either the feedwheel or the
clutch plug must be removed with a small wire brush. A need
to clean the teeth will become apparent when either the
feedwheel skids on the strap or the lower strap slips on the
clutch plug during tensioning.
