Barranca Diamond MK-5009G/5013G - Manual (Page 7)

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Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust
or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other
minerals and rocks. Repeated and/or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal respira-
tory diseases, including silicosis. In addition, California and some other authorities have listed respirable crystalline silica
as a substance known to cause cancer. When cutting such materials, always follow respiratory precautions.
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by
trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the MK-5000G Block Saw.
DANGER
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
MK-5000G SAFETY
SILICA DUST WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY
• DO NOT operate or service this equipment before reading this entire manual.
• This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age.
• NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
• NEVER operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become difficult to read.
• ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry
location out of the reach of children.
• NEVER leave the machine unattended. Turn off electric motor when unattended.
• NEVER operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere.
ON / OFF
CAUTION must be observed while servicing the machine. Rotating parts can cause injury if contacted.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain chemicals known
(to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• Lead, from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica, from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber
For further information, consult the following sources:
http://www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/silicacrystalline/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/consilic.html
http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/law/P65law72003.html
http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sub4.html
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.