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” identifies
an immediate hazard with a likelihood
of death or serious personal injury if
instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
WARNING
• The use of the word “WARNING”
identifies the presence of hazards
or unsafe practices that could result
in death or serious personal injury if
instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
CAUTION
• The use of the word “CAUTION”
identifies possible hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in personal
injury and product or property damage
if instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
NOTICE
• The use of the word “NOTICE” identifies
special instructions that are important
but not related to hazards.
OPERATOR SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The VE268 Roll Grooving Tool 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 tool. These instructions describe safe
operation of the tool, including set up 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.
Operators shall follow all appropriate OSHA
guidelines and training. Use of this tool requires
dexterity and mechanical skills, as well as sound
safety habits. Although this tool is 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 this tool. 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
owner, lessee, or user of this tool to ensure
that all operators read this manual and fully
understand the operation of this tool.
Make this manual readily available in a clean,
dry area. Additional copies are available upon
request through Victaulic, or can be downloaded
at victaulic.com.
DANGER
1. Avoid using the tool in potentially
dangerous environments.
Do not expose
the tool to rain, and do not use the tool in
damp or wet locations. Do not use the tool
on sloped or uneven surfaces. Keep the
work area well lit. Allow sufficient space to
operate the tool properly.
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