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Residual risks
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• Use the thumb screw knobs on the sides of the grip (2712-04x grips only) to reduce
the jaw face gap to the smallest practical gap for your specimens.
Correct:
Incorrect:
Impact of debris from breaking specimens
Hazard from flying debris.
This hazard relates to brittle or composite specimens that can explode when they break.
Recommendations
For less dangerous debris (specimen dust or fibers, for example):
• Use personal protection equipment (for example safety glasses).