Locke RS-5100 manual Important Safety Information, Safety Notations, Safety Rules

SECTION 1 - SAFETY

Important Safety Information

For your safety and to help in developing a better un- derstanding of your equipment, we highly recom- mended that you read the operator’s manual. Reading these sections not only provides valuable training but also familiarizes you with helpful information and its location. The parts sections are for reference only and don’t require cover to cover reading. After reviewing the manuals, store them in a dry, easily accessible location for your future reference.

Safety Notations

This manual has been prepared to instruct you in the safe and efficient operation of your Reel and Bedknife Sharpener. Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions carefully.

Safety Rules

Most accidents are the result of negligence and care- lessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to follow simple but necessary safety precautions. The following safety precautions are suggested to help pre- vent such accidents. The safe operation of any ma- chinery is a major concern of consumers and manufac- turers alike. Your Reel and Bedknife Sharpener has been designed with many built-in safety features. However, no one should operate this product before carefully reading the Operator’s Manual.

1.Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not been properly trained in its safe operation.

WARNING

2.THIS SHARPENER CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAUSE BODILY HARM IF NOT PROPERLY USED OR GUARDED. DO NOT ALLOW ANY- ONE TO ASSIST IN GRINDING; OBSERVERS SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED, OR REMAIN AT A SAFE DISTANCE!

3.Be alert to others in the area while grinding.

4.Do not let children operate the grinder.

5.Never allow horse play around the grinder.

6.Always wear safety glasses when grinding.

7.To prevent personal injury caused by thrown ob- jects, the use of front and rear canopy shields is an absolute necessity when spin grinding the reels.

8.Never spin grind reels while the canopy is in the raised position. As it is necessary to have the front canopy open, or raised, during “Relief”

grinding of reels, the following safety precau- tions must be observed.

A.A full face shield should be worn when op- erating the grinder while “Relief” grinding reels with the canopy in open/raised posi- tion.

B.Some type of protective gloves must be worn to prevent serious injury. (Kevlar or Chain Mail type).

9.Never operate the grinder if the safety switch in the canopy is not functional.

10.Do not open the electrical control box unless the power is off at the main switch box.

11.Grind slowly over “high” areas and adjust ac- cording to instructions.

CAUTION

12.ESCAPING COOLANT FLUID UNDER PRES- SURE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT FORCR TO PENETRATE THE SKIN. CHECK ALL HOSES BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE. FLUID ES- CAPING FROM A VERY SMALL HOLE CAN BE ALMOST INVISIBLE. USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD, NOT BODY PARTS, TO CHECK FOR SUSPECTED LEAKS. IF IN- JURED, SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FROM A DOCTOR THAT IS FAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF INJURY. FOREIGN FLUIDS IN THE TISSUE MUST BE SURGICALLY REMOVED WITHIN A FEW HOURS OR GANGRENE WILL RESULT.

13.Using the proper coolant aids the grinding proc- ess, prevents heat build-up and helps control dust.

14.Do not single blade or relief grind reels unless the finger guide is the correct distance from the grinding wheel and fully secured.

Prior To Operation

1.Familiarize yourself with all controls and safety precautions.

2.Before grinding, clear the work area of objects and debris that could become entangled in the reel or thrown from the sharpener.

3.Always insure that ht ereel is fully secured in the mounting brackets before spin grinding. When using “Out of Frame” brackets be sure the bear- ings are seated properly in the bearing housing collets. Using the “All Thread” adjusting rods of the Out of Frame Bracket Assembly, press the bearings squarely onto the reel unit shafts.

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