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Section 1
Safety
Introduction
Read and follow these safety instructions. Task- and equipment-specific
warnings, cautions, and instructions are included in equipment
documentation where appropriate.
Make sure all equipment documentation, including these instructions, is
accessible to all persons operating or servicing equipment.
Qualified Personnel
Equipment owners are responsible for making sure that Promaks equipment
is installed, operated, and serviced by qualified personnel. Qualified
personnel are those employees or contractors who are trained to safely
perform their assigned tasks. They are familiar with all relevant safety rules
and regulations and are physically capable of performing their assigned
tasks.
Intended Use
Use of Promaks equipment in ways other than those described in the
documentation supplied with the equipment may result in injury to persons
or damage to property.
Some examples of unintended use of equipment include
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using incompatible materials
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making unauthorized modifications
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removing or bypassing safety guards or interlocks
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using incompatible or damaged parts
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using unapproved auxiliary equipment
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operating equipment in excess of maximum ratings
Personal Safety
To prevent injury follow these instructions.
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Do not operate or service equipment unless you are qualified.
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Do not operate equipment unless safety guards, doors, or covers are
intact and automatic interlocks are operating properly. Do not bypass or
disarm any safety devices.
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Keep clear of moving equipment. Before adjusting or servicing any
moving equipment, shut off the power supply and wait until the
equipment comes to a complete stop. Lock out power and secure the
equipment to prevent unexpected movement.
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Relieve (bleed off) hydraulic and pneumatic pressure before adjusting or
servicing pressurized systems or components. Disconnect, lock out,
and tag switches before servicing electrical equipment.
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Obtain and read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials
used. Follow the manufacturer.s instructions for safe handling and use
of materials, and use recommended personal protection devices.
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To prevent injury, be aware of less-obvious dangers in the workplace
that often cannot be completely eliminated, such as hot surfaces, sharp
edges, energized electrical circuits, and moving parts that cannot be
enclosed or otherwise guarded for practical reasons.
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