General Machine Products 89910 Whisper Micro Fiber Cable Blowing Machine - Manual (Page 4)

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA AND GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the operation and maintenance manual supplied with this equip-
ment. Keep it in a convenient place for future reference.
2. Keep children and untrained personnel away from this equipment while in operation.
3. Keep all guards and safety devices in place. Do not operate this equipment with guards
removed or damaged.
4. Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts, especially at cable entry
points.
5. Always stop the machine and isolate compressed air and electrical services to carry out
lubrication and servicing.
6. Check machine before starting for worn or damaged parts. Check for signs of loose nuts
and bolts etc.
7. If machine is left unattended, insure that unauthorized use is prevented.
8. Never leave the machine unattended while in use.
9. Consider the use of safety barriers, especially when used in public places, observe all
statutory requirements for working environments.
10. Beware of pinch points involved with rotating components.
11. Beware of hot surfaces, machine uses compressed air.
12. When operating machine always wear appropriate safety clothing, hearing protection, eye
protection, hard hat, safety shoes and leather gloves, machine operates with compressed
air at up to 220 psi.
13. Prior to installation insure the tube route is connected properly.
14. Beware of exposed electrical contacts. Do not touch, or allow metal objects to come into
contact.
15. Machine may cause additional fire hazard if involved in an existing fire due to com-
pressed air.
This Equipment should be used only by personnel who have been given the appropri-
ate training and who are competent to use it.
These instructions are to be made available to operators of this equipment at all times.
Failure to observe these safety instructions could result in serious personal injury and/
or property damage.