Safety Requirements; Precaution - Acer Wood Runner Manual

NEVER
reset the safety system or place the machine in operation when personnel are in the Hazardous Zone.
Serious injury or death could result!
NEVER
attempt to defeat any part of the Safety System or remove any part of the Perimeter Guarding. All
access to the Hazardous Area must be through the Light Curtain only.

3.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

 The employer shall provide training in the safe operation, maintenance and service of this equipment.
 The employer shall monitor the employees operation of the equipment and ensure that safe practices
are being followed.
 The employer shall establish a program of regular safety and maintenance inspections on this
equipment as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
 The employer shall establish a procedure for the locking out and tagging out of energy sources as
required by OSHA.
Safety precautions do not imply or in any way represent an all-inclusive list. The owners and machine
operators are responsible for ensuring that the machine is operated in accordance with all safety
requirements including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and ANSI (American National Standards
Institutes) regulations. Other standards and regulation may apply depending on the geographical area.
Because these regulations are subject to change it is impossible to give a reference that will remain
current. It is strongly recommended that current safety regulations be made available and reviewed with
operators on a continual basis. For continued safety information, refer to the specific section on safety.
See the detailed Safety Section later in this manual.

3.3 PRECAUTION

The Wood Runner was designed with safety in mind, but as with any machinery, safe operating
procedures must be followed to prevent downtime, machine damage, personal injury or loss of life. It is
the responsibility of all persons involved in the installation and operation of this equipment to
completely understand the safe operating procedures for this machine and to adhere to all safety
precautions in this manual. If unsafe conditions exist, shut down the equipment using the Emergency
Stop Button and Lockout the power sources before servicing system.
 READ THE OWNERS MANUAL before installing, loading lumber or operating the machine.
 KEEP THE OWNERS MANUAL for future reference and training new operators.
 FOLLOW THE OWNERS to insure safe and trouble free operation.
 OBEY ALL WARNINGS to prevent injury or loss of life.
 WEAR SAFETY GLASSES and steel toe shoes when operating this equipment.
 DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING or jewelry which could catch on moving parts. Wear
safety equipment as required by employer.
 MACHINE OPERATING PERSONNEL must be at least 18 years old and properly trained. It is the
employer's responsibility to see that the operators are properly trained.
 DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE if your work ability is impaired by drugs, fatigue, and illness or
other causes.
 LASER LIGHT is hazardous to the eyes. Never look or stare directly into the beam of the Laser.
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