Wallenstein WP845 - Safety; 2.3 Why SAFETY is Important

2. Safety
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BE ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages
on the Wallenstein firewood processor and in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety
message.
2.2 Signal Words
The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION determine
the seriousness level of the warning messages in this manual.
The appropriate signal word for each message in this manual
has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER –
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT – To avoid confusing equipment protection with
personal safety messages, a signal word IMPORTANT indicates
a situation that if not avoided, could result in damage to the
machine.
Provides additional information that is helpful.
2.3 Why SAFETY is Important
• Accidents disable and kill people.
• Accidents cost money.
• Accidents are preventable
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of
your Wallenstein trailer firewood processor. YOU must ensure
that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work
around the firewood processor be familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information
contained in this manual. This manual provides good safety
practices that should be followed while using this machine.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices
not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Be
certain that EVERYONE using this equipment is familiar with
the recommended operating and maintenance procedures
and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
Safety
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Trailer Firewood Processor
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