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indicates a dangerous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
indicates a dangerous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
indicates a dangerous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
property damage, equipment failure, or undesirable work results.
1.3 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CLIMAX leads the way in promoting the safe use of portable machine tools.
Safety is a joint effort. You must do your part by:
• Being aware of your work environment
• Closely following the operating procedures and safety precautions con-
tained in this manual
• Closely following your employer’s safety guidelines
When operating or working around the machine, observe the safety precautions
below.
Training – Before operating this or any machine tool, you should receive
instruction from a qualified trainer. Contact CLIMAX for machine-specific
training information.
Risk assessment – Working with and around this machine poses risks to
your safety. Conduct a risk assessment (Section 1.5 and Section 1.5 on
page 6) of each job site before setting up and operating this machine.
Intended use – Use this machine in accordance with the instructions and
precautions in this manual. Do not use this machine for any purpose other
than its intended use as described in this manual.
Personal protective equipment – Always wear appropriate personal pro-
tective gear when operating this or any other machine tool. Wear
flame-resistant clothing with long sleeves and legs when operating the
machine, as hot flying chips from the workpiece may burn or cut bare skin.
Work area – Keep the work area around the machine clear of clutter. Restrain
cords and hoses connected to the machine. Keep other cords and hoses
away from the work area.
Danger zone – The danger zone of this machine is defined as being inside
the turning radius of the machine, or as being outside the diameter of the
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