General Wood Working Machine Safety - Hafco Woodmaster BP-430A Operation Manual

2.1 GENERAL WOODWORKING MACHINE SAFE PRACTICES
DO NOT use this machine unless you have read this manual and have been instructed in the use
of this machine in its safe use and operation
This manual provides safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and
service of this machine. Save this manual, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or
serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.
The owner of this machine is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes, but
is not limited to proper installation in a safe environment, personnel training and authorization
to use, proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and comprehension, of the
application of the safety devices, integrity, and the use of personal protective equipment.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence,
improper training, machine modifications or misuse.
Exposure to the dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury,
including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the
dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use
a dust collection system along with an air filtration system whenever possible. Always
use properly fitting approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust
exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
 Always wear safety glasses or goggles and protective footwear.
 Wear dust masks when required.
 Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are
exposed to in the woodworking area. If you have trouble hearing someone speak from
three feet away, the noise level from the machine may be hazardous.
 Use gloves to protect hands from splinters when handling wood but do not wear them near
rotating blades and other machinery parts where the gloves can catch.
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Lead from lead-based paints.
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated timber.
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