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Important Safeguards
This safety alert symbol identifies
important messages in this manual.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THEM BEFORE
INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS
EQUIPMENT.
Explanation of Signal Word Consequences
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death, serious
injury, or property damage.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injury, or property damage.
CAUTION:
•To reduce the risk associated with
mechanical and electrical hazards:
−Read, understand and follow all safety and
operating instructions before operating or
servicing the case sealer.
−Allow only properly trained and qualified
personnel to operate and service this
equipment.
−Turn electrical and air supply off and
disconnect before performing any
adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the
machine or taping heads.
•To reduce the risk associated with pinches
and entanglement hazards:
−Do not leave the machine running while
unattended.
−Turn the machine off while not in use.
−Never attempt to work on any part of the
machine, load tape, or remove jammed
boxes from the machine while the machine
is running.
•To reduce the risk associated with
hazardous voltage:
−Position electrical cord away from foot and
vehicle traffic.
WARNING
•To reduce the risk associated with impact
hazards:
−Always use appropriate supporting means
when working under the upper drive
assembly.
•To reduce the risk associated with sharp
blade hazards:
−Keep hands and fingers away from tape
cutoff blades under orange blade guards.
The blades are extremely sharp.
•To reduce the risk associated with fire and
explosion hazards:
−Do not operate this equipment in potentially
flammable or explosive environments.
•To reduce the risk associated with muscle
strain:
−Use the appropriate rigging and material
handling equipment when lifting or
repositioning this equipment.
−Use proper body mechanics when removing
or installing taping heads that are moderately
heavy or may be considered awkward to lift.
WARNING (continued)
•To reduce the risk associated with pinches
and entanglement hazards:
−Keep hands clear of the upper head support
assembly as boxes are transported through
the machine.
−Always feed boxes into the machine by
pushing only from the end of the box.
−Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and jewelry
away from moving belts and taping heads.
•To reduce the risk associated with pinches
and impact hazards:
−Keep away from the pneumatically controlled
upper drive assembly and box centering
guides when air and electric supplies are on.
CAUTION