REV I | 8/6/19
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3.
Safety
WARNING:
Read and understand this manual before using this machine. Failure to follow operating
instructions could result in death or serious injury.
Always observe the safety precautions below, as well as in-house guidelines and federal, state, and
local codes/standards. Read and understand all operating information and drawings/schematics before
using this equipment.
3.1
User/Owner Responsibility
Above all, it is the responsibility of the user/owner to provide a safe working environment, including:
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Compliance with all applicable health and safety codes/standards
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Training for all personnel
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Provision of appropriate PPE
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Proper maintenance and operation of systems/equipment
3.2
Safety Guidelines
It is the responsibility of the user/owner to select and implement the appropriate protective equipment
(in accordance with federal, state, and local codes/standards).
The customer is responsible for evaluation of the noise level emitted by the equipment and provision
of appropriate PPE, as required.
Installation, service, and maintenance of this equipment must only be performed by experienced,
qualified personnel.
DO NOT operate this equipment until you have been fully trained.
DO NOT wear any items that could get caught in the moving parts of this equipment.
Never place any part of your body under or near rotating members or moving parts of machinery.
Before operating equipment, always confirm that the operating envelope is clear of personnel.
Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance of the equipment (refer to the Maintenance section
for additional information). Repair/replace defective components immediately, and do not operate the
equipment until it is in proper operating condition.
Your equipment must have a lockable isolation/relief device for each energy source. If these device(s)
are not purchased with the equipment, the customer must provide and install a lockable isolation/relief
device for each energy source (in accordance with federal, state, and local codes/standards).
Isolate energy and perform your lockout/tag-out procedure before adjusting, servicing, repairing,
maintaining, or clearing blockages from this equipment. Refer to the Energy Isolation section for
additional information.
Ensure that the motor (as applicable) and frame of the equipment are grounded in accordance with all
federal, state, and local codes/standards.
Do not use a damaged electrical supply cable or a connection that is not approved by federal, state, and
local codes/standards.
DO NOT wash down electric motors (unless wash-down rated).
