Wood-mizer SlabMizer MB200 Quick Start Manual page 2

Safety
Before assembling, setting up, or operating the device. Review
this safety information.
Safety Symbols
The following symbols and signal words call your attention to
instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe
and follow these instructions.
DANGER! indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING! suggests a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION! refers to potentially hazardous situations
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury or damage to equipment.
NOTICE indicates vital information.
Safety Instructions
OWNER/OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
The procedures listed in this manual may not include all ANSI,
OSHA, or locally required safety procedures. It is the owner/
operator's responsibility and not Wood-Mizer LLC to ensure
all operators are properly trained and informed of all safety
protocols. Owner/Operators are responsible for following all
safety procedures when operating and performing maintenance to
the equipment.
OBSERVE ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• NOTICE Read the entire Operator's Manual before operating
this equipment.
• Note all safety warnings throughout this manual and those
posted on the machine.
• Be able to access this manual at all times while operating
this equipment.
• Read additional manufacturer's manuals and observe their
applicable safety instructions.
• Only persons who have read and understood the entire
operator's manual should operate this equipment.
• This equipment is not intended for use by or around children.
It is the owner/operator's responsibility to comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and
regulations regarding the ownership, operation, and
transporting your equipment.
Operators should become thoroughly familiar with and comply
with these applicable laws for operating and transporting
equipment.
WEAR SAFETY CLOTHING
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry
before operating the slab flattener.
WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection
when handling cutters.
WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, and foot protection
when operating or servicing the slab flattener.
WARNING! Some woods require respiration protection
when operating the slab flattener. It is the operator's
responsibility to know which woods require
respiration protection.
KEEP SLAB FLATTENER AND AREA AROUND SLAB
FLATTENER CLEAN
WARNING! Maintain a clean and clear path for all
necessary movement around the slab flattener and
lumber stacking areas.
DISPOSE OF BY-PRODUCTS PROPERLY
NOTICE Always properly dispose of all by-products, including
sawdust and other debris, according to local ordinances.
CAUTIONS FOR SLAB FLATTENER SETUP
WARNING! Do not set up the slab flattener on ground
with more than a 10 degree incline. If setup on an
incline is necessary, put blocks under one side of the
slab flattener or dig out areas for the legs to keep slab
flattener level. Setting up the slab flattener on an incline
could cause it to tip over.
CHECK SLAB FLATTENER BEFORE OPERATION
WARNING! Make sure all guards and covers are in
place and secured before operating the slab flattener.
WARNING! Be sure the cutter housing and pulley
covers are in place and secure.
KEEP PERSONS AWAY
DANGER! Always be sure the cutter is disengaged and
all persons are out of the path of the cutter before
starting the motor.
WARNING! Keep all persons out of the path of moving
equipment and slabs when operating slab flattener or
loading and turning slabs.
KEEP HANDS AWAY
DANGER! Perform the power lockout procedure
according to OSHA regulation 1910.147 before
changing the cutter or performing any service to the
machine.
DANGER! Always disengage the cutter and shut off
the slab flattener motor before changing the cutter.
DANGER! Keep hands, feet, and other objects away
from cutter guards when operating slab flattener.
DANGER! Stay a safe distance from rotating members
and make sure that loose clothing or long hair does not
engage rotating members resulting in possible injury.