Introduction And General Information Page; Foreword - nifty 170SD series Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

1. Introduction and General Information
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FOREWORD

The purpose of these manuals is to provide the customer with proper safety operating and
maintenance instructions essential for proper machine operation.
All information in these manuals should be READ and fully UNDERSTOOD before any attempt is
made to operate the machine. THESE MANUALS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TOOLS - Keep them with
the machine at all times.
The manufacturer has no direct control over machine application and use, therefore
conformance with good safety practices is the responsibility of the user and his operating
personnel.
All information in these manuals is based on the use of the machine under proper
operating conditions. Alteration and/or modification of the machine are strictly forbidden.
One of the most important facts to remember is that any equipment is only as safe as
those who operate it.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICE
Any place these topics may appear, either in this manual or on the machine, they are defined as
follows:
DANGER: If not correctly followed there is a high probability of serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING OR CAUTION: If not correctly followed there is some possibility of serious injury or
death to personnel.
IMPORTANT AND INSTRUCTIONS: Denotes procedures essential to safe operation
and prevention of damage to or destruction of the machine.
NOTICE: Indicates general safety rules and/or procedures relating to the machine.
It is the owner's/user's responsibility to know and comply with all applicable rules,
regulations, laws, codes and any other requirements applicable to the safe use of
this equipment.
English/USA 09/03
THE 'SAFETY ALERT' SYMBOL IS USED TO CALL ATTENTION TO
POTENTIAL HAZARDS WHICH MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH, IF IGNORED.
Operating & Safety Instructions
SD Series
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