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Safety
Safety symbols are used
with signal words to further
demonstrate a safety hazard.
The table below illustrates
the safety symbols found on
decals.
Safety Precautions
The safe operation and
maintenance of the plant
is the responsibility of the
owner/employer and the
operator/employee.
The owner/employer must
ensure that anyone who
operates, maintains, services,
transports or works around
the machine is familiar with
operation, maintenance
and safety procedures and
information outlined in this
manual.
Owner/Operator’s
Responsibility
It is the owner/operator’s
responsibility to insure
everyone operating the
equipment is familiar with safe
operation and maintenance
of the plant. Do not risk injury
or death by ignoring safety
practices or failing to instruct.
It is the owner’s responsibility
to give the operator/employee
instruction before allowing
them to operate, service,
transport or work around the
plant. This instruction should
be reviewed at least annually.
Operator/Employee’s
Responsibility
It is the operator’s
responsibility to read,
understand and follow all
operation, service and safety
information presented in this
manual and on the machine.
Untrained operators and
maintenance personnel are
a hazard to themselves and
others and are not qualied to
operate or service the plant.
Never modify the plant in
any way. Unauthorized
modications can affect the
function and/or safe operation
and life of the plant.
Safety Symbol
Safety Meaning
Fall Hazard. Do not stand or sit on frame while in
operation. Wear proper safety rigging and gear
before climbing on the equipment.
High Pressure Hazard. The machine’s hydraulic
system poses a high pressure uid hazard. Wear
proper protective equipment (PPE) when working on
the machine. Follow the steps to relieve hydraulic
pressure and lockout/tagout machine before servicing.
ImpactHazard. The machine uses counterbalance
valves. Wear proper PPE. Follow the steps to
relieve pressure and lockout/tagout machine before
servicing.
Magnetic Field Hazard. Pacemaker users should
use caution around the magnet.
Nip Point Hazard. The head and tail pulley areas
on conveyors pose a nip point hazard. Make sure
machine is locked out/tagged out before servicing.
Flammable Material Hazard. Diesel fuel and
hydraulic oil pose a ammable material hazard. Do
not smoke near machine.
Respiratory Hazard. Machine operation causes
dust. Wear a face mask when operating the machine.
Flying Debris Hazard. Crusher operation causes
debris and poses a risk of eye injury. Wear approved
eye protection when the crusher is operating.
Falling Objects Hazard. Loading the machine
causes debris to fall and poses a head injury. Wear
an approved hard hat when the machine is operating.
HighVoltageHazard. The electrical components on
this machine pose burns or shock risk. Make sure
machine is locked out/tagged out before servicing.
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