Safety Precautions; Caution: Power Lockout Procedure - Challenge MEDALIST 820 Instructions And Parts Manual

This safety symbol means CAUTION/WARNING - PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION. Read
the instructions because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the following instruc-
tions may result in personal injury.
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This machine is designed and safeguarded for ONE PERSON operation. NEVER operate the ma-
chine with more than one person.
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Safety of this machine is the responsibility of the user and operator. Use good judgement and
common sense when working with and around this machine.
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READ and understand all instructions thoroughly before using the machine. If questions still
remain, call your Authorized Challenge Dealer - Failure to understand operating instructions may
result in personal injury.
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Only trained and authorized persons should operate the machine.
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DO NOT ALTER SAFETY GUARDS OR DEVICES, they are for your protection and should not be
altered or removed.
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DISCONNECT POWER before cleaning, lubricating, servicing, or making adjustments not requir-
ing power. See Power Lockout Procedure below.
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HIGH SPEED ROLLERS - Keep rags, loose clothing and long hair away from rollers. Personal
injury could result from items being caught on rollers.
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Have your electrician make sure the machine is properly grounded.
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Have your electrician check for sufficient power to operate the machine properly.
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OBSERVE ALL CAUTION PLATES AND LABELS on this machine.
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Keep foreign objects off table and away from rollers.
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BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL when handling and changing the slitter, perforating or scoring blades.
Severe lacerations or dismemberment could result from careless handling procedure.
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Keep the floor around the machine free of trim, debris, oil and grease.
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If the machine sounds or operates abnormally, turn it off and consult the Trouble Shooting section
of this manual. If the problem cannot be corrected, have it checked by a qualified service person
or your Authorized Challenge Dealer.
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DO NOT CLEAN ROLLERS WITH THE MACHINE RUNNING! Disconnect the power and use the
handwheel to turn the rollers.
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DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARDS REMOVED! Replace all guards after adjusting, lubricating
or servicing the machine.

CAUTION: POWER LOCKOUT PROCEDURE

For maximum safety and to prevent unauthorized
use, turn the power switch to the off position and
disconnect the power cord whenever adjusting,
lubricating, or making repairs to the machine.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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