
General Safety
WM doc 4/16/21
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General Safety
Observe ALL Safety Instructions
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Disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill engine
before changing the blade.
WARNING!
Avoid contact with any hot parts
(motors).
Allow the system to cool sufficiently before begin
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ning any service function, including debris
removal.
Avoid contact with sharp edges of the cutting blades.
Stay a safe distance from rotating members (shafts,
pulleys, fans, etc.) and ensure loose clothing or long
hair does not engage rotating members
Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the
blade wheels by hand may result in serious injury.
Disengage the clutch/brake mechanism whenever the
sawmill is not cutting.
Do not adjust the engine drive belt with the engine run
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ning.
Keep hands, feet, etc., clear of exiting sawdust chute
when operating sawmill.
UP/DOWN SYSTEM SAFETY
WARNING!
Secure the saw head with a chain with
a minimum of 1900 lbs. working load capacity before
adjusting the up/down chain.
Release pressure from the up/down assist prior to per
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forming any service to the assembly. Parts are under
tension and may fly apart.
Do not disassemble the pressurized cylinder. Parts are
under pressure and may fly apart or damage the cylin
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dar.
KEEP SAFETY LABELS IN GOOD CONDITION
NOTICE
Ensure that all safety decals are clean and
readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to pre
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vent personal injury or damage to the equipment. Con
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tact your local distributor, or call your Customer
Service Representative to order more decals.
NOTICE
If replacing a component that has a safety
decal affixed to it, ensure the new component also has
the safety decal affixed.
KEEP MILL AND AREA AROUND MILL CLEAN
WARNING!
Maintain a clean and clear path for all
necessary movement around the mill and material
stacking areas.
Do not allow children in the area of the mill. Failure to
follow this may result in death or serious injury.
GAS OR DIESEL ENGINE OPERATION
DANGER!
Operate your engine/machine only in
well ventilated areas.
Do notoperate an engine with a fuel or oil leak.
WARNING!
Do not operate engine without proper
and operational spark arrester/muffler.
DISPOSE OF WOOD BY-PRODUCTS PROPERLY
NOTICE
Properly dispose of all wood by-products,
including sawdust, chips, and other debris, including
operation waste such as oil, filters, etc.
WORKING WITH BATTERIES
DANGER!
Batteries expel explosive gases; keep
sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition
sources away at all times. Failure to follow this will
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Always wear safety goggles and a face
shield when working near batteries. Failure to follow
this could result in serious injury or death.
Wash hands after handling batteries to remove possi
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ble lead, acid, or other contaminants. Failure to follow
this could result in serious injury or death.
Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Failure to
follow this could result in serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery. Failure to
follow this could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not overcharge the battery. Over
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charging may reduce the overall service life of the bat
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tery.
Ensure the battery is fully charged before transporting
the sawmill. If the battery is not fully charged, exces
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sive vibration could reduce the overall service life of
the battery.
NOTICE
When working with batteries, use extreme
care to avoid spilling or splashing electrolyte (dilute
sulfuric acid) as it can destroy clothing and burn the
skin.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY
COMPONENTS (LEAD/SULFURIC ACID)
per SDS (Safety Data
Sheet)
:
EYE
CONTACT
Sulfuric Acid and Lead
: Flush eyes immedi
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ately with large amounts of water for at least 15
minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate medi
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cal attention.
SKIN
CONTACT
Sulfuric Acid
: Flush affected area(s) with large
amounts of water using deluge emergency
shower, if available, shower for at least 15 min
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utes. Remove contaminated clothing, including
shoes. If symptoms persist, seek medical atten
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tion. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Discard contaminated shoes.
Lead:
Wash immediately with soap and water.
INGESTION
Sulfuric Acid:
Administer large amounts of
water. Do NOT induce vomiting or aspiration
into the lungs may occur and can cause perma
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nent injury or death; consult physician.
INHALATION
Sulfuric Acid
: Remove to fresh air immediately.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Consult a
physician.
Lead:
Remove from exposure, gargle, wash
nose and lips; consult physician.