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8
SAFETY
General Precautions
Observe all safety rules
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Operation, inspection and maintenance of
this machine must be performed only by a
trained and qualified person.
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All rules, regulations, precautions and
safety procedures must be understood and
followed when performing operation,
inspection and maintenance of this
machine.
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Do not perform any operation, inspection
and maintenance of this machine when
under the adverse influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication, fatigue, or insufficient
sleep.
Wear appropriate clothing and
personal protective equipment
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Do not wear loose clothing or any
accessory that can catch on controls or in
moving parts.
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Do not wear oily or fuel stained clothing
that can catch fire.
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Wear a hard hat, safety shoes, safety
glasses, filter mask, heavy gloves, ear
protection and other protective equipment
as required by job conditions. Wear
required appropriate equipment such as
safety glasses and filter mask when using
grinders, hammers or compressed air, as
metal fragments or other objects can fly
and cause serious personal injury.
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Use hearing protection when operating the
machine. Loud prolonged noise can cause
hearing impairments, even the total loss
of hearing.
Provide a fire extinguisher and first aid kit
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Know where afire extinguisher and first aid
kit are located and understand how to use
them.
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Know how to contact emergency
assistance and first aid help.
Never remove safety equipment
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Make sure all protective guards, canopies,
doors, etc., are in place and secure. Repair
or replace damaged components before
operating the machine.
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Know how to use the safety lock lever, seat
belt and other safety equipment and use
them properly.
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Never remove any safety equipment
except for service. Keep all safety
equipment in good operating condition.