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It is your responsibility to observe all pertinent laws and regulations and to follow
the manufacturer’s instructions on machine operation, inspection and maintenance.
Virtually all accidents occur as the result of a failure to observe basic safety rules and
precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous
situations beforehand. Read and understand all of the safety messages which explain
how to prevent these accidents from m occurring. Do not operate the machine until you
are sure that you have gained a proper understanding of its operation, inspection and
maintenance.
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SlGNAL WORDS
Safety messages appearing in this manual and on machine decals are identified by the
words “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION”. These signal words mean the following:
......... This symbol on illustrations indicates prohibited or dangerous actions.
............. This symbol on illustrations indicates Release.
............. This symbol on illustrations indicates Lock on.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to alert against operators and
maintenance personnel about situations which can result in possible damage to
the machine and its components.
It is impossible to foresee every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.
The warnings in this manual or on the machine can not cover all possible contingencies.
You must exercise all due care and follow normal safety procedures when operating the
machine so as to ensure that no damage occurs to the machine, its operators or other
persons.
The word “DANGER”
indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
can result in serious
injury or death.
The word “WARNING”
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could result in serious
injury or death.
The word “CAUTlON”
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or
moderate injury.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
