Greenlee 555 Series Service Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Always use safety glasses. Everyday
glasses only have impact resistant
lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
When using in dusty environment, use
face or dust mask.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from flying
debris.
• Keep guards in place and in
working order.
• Remove any tools from bender
before operating. Form habit of
checking to see that all tools are
removed from bender before
turning it on.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
Extension cords:
• Use only three-wire, 12 AWG exten-
sion cords that have three-prong
grounding-type plugs and three-
hole receptacles that accept the
tool's plug.
• Do not use extension cords that are
longer than 30 m (100').
• Repair or replace damaged exten-
sion cords.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
Greenlee / A Textron Company
555 Series Electric Benders
®
Make sure that the handle is properly installed and
secured with the safety spring clips and snap pins
before lifting or moving the bender. An improperly
installed handle could allow the bender to fall, injuring
nearby personnel.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Pinch points:
• Keep hands away from bending
shoe, rollers, and conduit when
bender is in use.
• Support conduit when unloading.
Conduit can become loose and fall
if not properly supported.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. Make sure
switch is in off position before plugging in.
• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power
off. Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
• Disconnect tools before servicing and when chang-
ing accessories such as shoes, rollers, and the like.
Accidental start-up could result in serious injury.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
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