Safety Instructions for Machinery

SECTION 1: SAFETY

For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor- tance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.

		Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

		WILL result in death or serious injury.
		Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

		COULd result in death or serious injury.
		COULd result in death or serious injury.
		Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

		MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert

		against unsafe practices.
NOTICE		This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
NOTICE		proper operation of the machine.

Safety Instructions for Machinery

OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand this owner’s manual BEFORE using machine. Untrained users can be seriously hurt.

EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved safety glasses or a face shield when operating or observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday eyeglasses are not approved safety glasses.

HAzARdOUS dUST. Dust created while using machinery may cause cancer, birth defects, or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust hazards associated with each workpiece material, and always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to reduce your risk.

WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to avoid accidental slips which could cause a loss of work- piece control.

HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hear- ing protection when operating or observiing loud machinery. Extended exposure to this noise without hearing protection can cause permanent hearing loss.

MENTAL ALERTNESS. Be mentally alert when running machinery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.

-6-	Model G0533 (Mfg. Since 3/11)