McIntyre 320 - Safety and Warnings; Operating Warnings

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2. Warnings
Read & Understand this Manual before operating the Shear
2.1. Operating Warnings
BEFORE OPERATING THIS SHEAR ENSURE THAT:
• You, as the Operator, have read and understood this Manual.
• You are fully familiar with the Shear’s Controls.
• TheBladeGuardiscorrectlytted.
• AnyCoversareinplaceandcorrectlytted.
• All Warning Notices are clean and legible.
• The Foot Pedal Cable is free from damage.
• There are no obstructions to any air vents or intakes.
• You are wearing appropriate Protective Clothing.
• The working area around the Shear is clear of metal and debris.
• The Hydraulic Fluid level is correct.
• Visual Daily Operator Inspection Checks have been carried out.
• You have carried out a Shear Safety Inspection using the Shear Safety Checklist.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO SHEAR:
• Totally enclosed vessels, sealed cylinders, gas containers, aerosols or any other
pressurised container.
• Vesselscontainingvolatileorammablesubstances,acidsoralkalines.
• Ammunitions, cartridges, or explosive material of any type.
• Hardened or high-speed steels, engine pistons, automotive valves or valve seats.
• AnymetalorsubstancelikelytoyfromthebladesoftheShearwhilstbeingcut.
• Inatedautomobileandlorrytyres.
• Any other substances likely to cause injury to the Operator or bystander.
DO NOT:
• Hold bundles of items whilst shearing.
• Puthandsorngersintoopenendsoftubesorcylinderswhilstshearing.