Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Signal Words; Why Safety Is Important - Wallenstein BXTR6438 Operator's Manual

BXTR6438
Trailer Wood Chipper

2. Safety

2.1 Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BE ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages
on the Wallenstein wood chipper and in the manual. When you
see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or
death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.

2.2 Signal Words

The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION determine
the seriousness level of the warning messages in this manual.
The appropriate signal word for each message in this manual
has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER –
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT – To avoid confusing equipment protection with
personal safety messages, a signal word IMPORTANT indicates
a situation that if not avoided, could result in damage to the
machine.

2.3 Why SAFETY is Important

Three Big Reasons:
• Accidents Disable and Kill
• Accidents Cost
• Accidents Can Be Avoided
The policy of Wallenstein Equipment Inc. is to produce products
that are safe and reliable. However, even when using well-
engineered equipment, there is always an element of risk. To
minimize the risks and always promote safety, this section of
the operator's manual details several safety rules that must
always be followed and obeyed.
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance
of your Wallenstein Trailer Wood Chipper. YOU must ensure
that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or
work around the wood chipper be familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related safety information
contained in this manual. This manual provides good safety
practices that should be followed while using the wood chipper.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices
not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Be
certain that EVERYONE using this equipment is familiar with the
recommended use and maintenance procedures and follows all
the safety precautions.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
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