Lockout/Tagout - Acer Wood Runner Manual

 EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON is located on the front of the Operators Console. It is red in color and
should be used if any unsafe conditions are observed.
 ACCESS COVERS must be in place at all times to prevent injury. If it is necessary to remove a cover
the power must be locked out using proper OSHA methods.
 LOCK OUT ELECTRICAL AND PNEUMATIC POWER using proper OSHA procedures before
performing any maintenance or adjustments.
 PNEUMATIC POWER can remain in hoses after power is removed and escaping air can cause severe
injury.
 SAFETY DECALS are provided to indicate safety hazards or show safe operating procedures. If they
become damaged or missing they must be replaced before operation.
 PINCH POINTS exist on all moving machinery. Guards have been provided where possible. Some,
because of operating characteristics, cannot be guarded and operators must use caution to avoid
injury. Never place hands into or near moving parts or dropping lumber.
 VERY IMPORTANT. Never attempt to load or unload a unit or partial unit of lumber that is not
securely banded. Falling or tipping lumber could cause injury.
 NEVER enter the HAZARDOUS ZONE while the machine is in operation.
 NEVER reset or place the machine in operation while personnel are in the HAZARDOUS ZONE.

3.4 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

The following is an outline of the OSHA standard for locking out and tagging out equipment from
hazardous energy sources. A comprehensive copy of this standard is available from OSHA. It is
recommended that the owners and operators obtain this copy and read and understand its contents. A
current copy may be obtained at the regional offices of US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration.
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that the equipment is isolated from its power source
and rendered inoperative prior to service or maintenance. Lockout/tag-out devices shall meet
the requirements set forth in the OSHA standards as to durability, standardization, and identity.
A lockout padlock has been provided with the system.
 RESPONSIBILITY
This standard requires the employer to establish a program, which includes the following:
 Documented energy control procedures.
 Employee training program.
 Periodic inspections of the use of this procedure.
It is the responsibility of the employer to develop a compliant lockout/tag-out program and to
make sure that the program is put into use.
 PROCEDURE
The following procedure is suggested to comply with this standard:
 Shut down the machine by depressing the Emergency Stop button.
 Lockout the main power disconnect and pneumatics per OSHA requirements.
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