M1044 52" Foot Shear
Additional Safety Instructions for Foot Shears
SAFETY
READ and understand this entire instruction manual before using this machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and fol- lowed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!
USE this and other machinery with caution and respect. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. No list of safety guidelines can be
1.GUARDS. Keep all guards in place and in working order.
2.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.
3.HANDS & FINGERS. Always keep hands and fingers away from the blades and pressure plate.
4.OPERATOR POSITION. Keep all body parts out of the way of all moving parts. Serious pinches and cuts could occur.
5.CAPACITY. DO NOT exceed the rated capacity for this foot shear.
6.FOOT SHEAR USE. Only use the foot shear for the purpose it was designed. DO NOT cut round pipe, bar, wire or cable.
7.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.
8.COMFORTABLE CUTTING OPERATIONS. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sud- den slip could cause your hand or body to fall into a sharp edge or corner.
9.BLADE ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE. Always keep blades properly adjusted and sharp.
10.EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intend- ed operation, stop using the shear! Contact Tech Support at (360)