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Safety Guidelines
ELECTRICAL
Electrical circuitry on this machine is protected by an approved lockable disconnect circuit. In
addition to this equipment, you must install an approved disconnect for the electrical power
supplying this machine
COMPRESSED AIR:
The compressed air system connected to this machine should have a three-way air valve for
shut-off and pressure relief. The air supply providing the pressure to this machine also has a
three-way air valve for the supply line.
OPERATING SAFETY:
Prior to changing any cutters or doing any maintenance work, you must disconnect, tag out, or
lock out the electrical, air pressure and hydraulic systems. This should be done in accordance
with the State and/or Federal code requirements.
COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND REGULATIONS:
It is advised that you request an on-site State safety review of your installation of this machine.
This is to ensure conformance to any additional specific safety and health regulations which
apply in your area.
OPERATORS TRAINING:
You must ensure that all operators of this machine be trained to know the potential electrical
hazards, pressure pinch points, rotating cutters, and other similar hazards. It is also your
responsibility to train the operators, or potential operators on how to operate the machine
safely.
OTHER HAZARD CONTROL ACTION:
If you believe that any part or operation of this machine is in violation of any health or safety
regulation, it is your responsibility to immediately protect your employees against any such
hazard and bring the matter to our attention for review and correction, if deemed advisable.
You will not that additional detailed safety guidelines are included in the operating instructions
of this manual. We will be pleased to review with you any questions you may have regarding
the safe operations of this machine.