HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Definitions for identifying the various hazard
levels are provided below .
This safety alert symbol indicates
important safety messages . When
you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury .
Carefully read and fully understand the message
that follows .
DANGER
• The use of the word “DANGER” always
signifies an immediate hazard with
a likelihood of severe personal injury
or death if instructions, including
recommended precautions, are not
followed.
WARNING
• The use of the word “WARNING” signifies
the presence of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe
personal injury if instructions, including
recommended precautions, are not
followed.
CAUTION
• The use of the word “CAUTION”
signifies possible hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in minor
injury and product or property damage
if instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
NOTICE
• The use of the word “NOTICE” signifies
special instructions which are important
but not related to hazards.
OPERATOR SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The RG3212 is designed for the sole purpose
of roll grooving pipe . These instructions must
be read and understood by each operator
PRIOR to working with the grooving tools . These
instructions describe safe operation of the tool,
including setup and maintenance . Each operator
must become familiar with the tool’s operations,
applications, and limitations . Particular care
should be given to reading and understanding
the dangers, warnings, and cautions described
throughout these operating instructions .
Use of these tools requires dexterity and
mechanical skills, as well as sound safety
habits . Although these tools are designed and
manufactured for safe, dependable operation,
it is difficult to anticipate all combinations of
circumstances that could result in an accident .
The following instructions are recommended
for safe operation of these tools . The operator
is cautioned to always practice “safety first”
during each phase of use, including set up and
maintenance . It is the responsibility of the lessee
or user of these tools to ensure that all operators
read this manual and fully understand the
operation of these tools .
Store this manual in a clean, dry area where
it is always readily available . Additional copies
of this manual are available upon request
through Victaulic, or can be downloaded at
victaulic .com .
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