Additional Safety for Foot Shears
GUARDS. Keep all guards in place and in working order.
FOOTING. Never stand on the foot pedal with both feet. Keep one foot on the ground at all times to maintain your balance. Never jump on the foot pedal to make a cut.
HANDS AND FINGERS. Always keep hands and fingers away from the blade and
OPERATOR POSITION. Keep all body parts out of the way of all moving parts. Serious pinches and cuts could occur.
CAPACITY. Never exceed the rated capacity for this foot shear.
PROPER USE. Only use the foot shear for the purpose it was designed. DO NOT cut round stock.
EXTENSION ARMS. Always be aware of the extension arm location when working around the shear to avoid walking into them, causing injury and damage to the tool.
COMFORTABLE CUTTING OPERATIONS. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand or body to fall into a sharp edge or corner.
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the shear! Contact Tech Support at (570)
B L A D E A D J U S T M E N T S A N D MAINTENANCE. Always keep blades properly adjusted and sharp.
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the pos- sibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
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