Hyd-Mech H14A - Section 1 - Installation; Safety Precautions

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SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
Upon delivery of your new H14A saw, it is imperative that a thorough inspection be undertaken to check for any damage
that could have been sustained during shipping. Special attention should be paid to the electrical and hydraulic systems to
check for damaged cords and hoses or for uid leaks. In the event of damage caused during shipping, contact your carrier
to le a damage claim.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The H14A has been designed to give years of reliable service. It is essential that operators be alerted to the safe
operation of this saw, and the practices to avoid that could lead to injury. The following safety rules are at a minimum for
the safe installation, operation and maintenance of the saw. Take every precaution for the protection of operators and
maintenance personnel.
• POWER HOOK-UPS AND REPAIRS SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY BY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN.
• THE SAW SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WITH SUFFICIENT ROOM TO SAFELY LOAD STOCK INTO
THE SAW. SECURE THE SAW TO THE FLOOR.
• THE AREA AROUND THE SAW SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND TIDY CONDITION TO AVOID
OBSTACLES OPERATORS COULD TRIP OVER.
• THE H14A SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SAW. AVOID
UNSAFE USAGE PRACTICES.
OPERATOR:
• THE SAW SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED UNLESS ALL GUARDS AND DOORS ARE IN PLACE AND
CLOSED.
• KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ALL MOVING PARTS ESPECIALLY THE BLADE AND VISES.
• LOOSE CLOTHING AND GLOVES SHOULD NEVER BE WORN WHILE OPERATING THE SAW. COVER LONG
HAIR.
• STOCK SHOULD NOT BE LOADED ONTO THE SAW IF THE BLADE IS RUNNING.
• LONG AND HEAVY STOCK SHOULD ALWAYS BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE
SAW.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISLODGE OR MOVE STOCK WHILE THE BLADE IS MOVING. TAKE THE TIME TO
STOP THE SAW BLADE, REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS AND RESTART THE BLADE.
• WEAR EYE PROTECTION
• MAINTAIN PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE BLADE TENSION, BLADE GUIDES, AND THRUST BEARINGS.
No modications to the machine are permitted without prior approval from HYD·MECH. Any modications should only be
undertaken by trained personnel.