Additional Safety For Metal Shears - Shop fox M1117 Owner's Manual

Additional.Safety.for.Metal.Shears
Serious.cuts,.amputation,.or.death.can.occur.from.contact.with.shear.blades.during.operation,.
adjustment,.or.maintenance..To.reduce.this.risk,.anyone.using.this.machine.MUST.completely.
heed.the.hazards.and.warnings.below.
FINGER.AMPUTATION. The shear blades or hold-
down can easily pinch, crush, or amputate
fingers or other body parts. Always keep
hands, fingers, and other body parts away
from blades and hold-down (point-of-operation)
during shearing operations.
CAPACITY. Exceeding cutting capacity of shear
may result in breakage or machine damage
that ejects dangerous metal debris at operator
or bystanders. Only use sheet metal within
the rated capacity of this shear (refer to the
Machine Specifications).
BLADE.CONDITION..Sharp, undamaged, and
properly adjusted blades will reduce risk
of injury from breakage or sharp burrs left
on workpiece. Always keep blades properly
adjusted and sharp.
SHEAR.BLADE.ADJUSTMENT. When adjusting
or replacing shear blades, always wear heavy
leather gloves to protect hands and wear safety
glasses to protect eyes.
PROPER.WORKPIECE.MATERIAL. Shear is only
intended for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous
mild sheet metal or flat stock. Do not attempt
to cut round metal stock, glass, wood, drywall,
backer board, plywood, or other material not
intended for this machine. Cutting incorrect
materials can produce unexpected results,
which increases risk of injury, and may result
in damage to machine.
WORK.AREA. Provide sufficient clearance
around machine to permit safe use by regular
operators and performance of maintenance
procedures. Keep work area clear of materials
or substances that may create a slip, trip, or
fall hazard.
Model M1117 (For Machines Mfd. Since 9/21)
SHARP.METAL.EDGES..The sharp metal edges of
sheet metal can easily cut fingers, hands, and
other body parts. Always wear heavy leather
gloves when handling sheet metal. Always
chamfer and deburr sharp metal workpiece
edges.
OPERATOR.POSITION. Avoid awkward body and
hand positions where a sudden slip could cause
your hand or body to enter point-of-operation
or make accidental contact with shear blades.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. Always wait for all
moving parts to come to a complete stop
before performing any adjustments, service, or
maintenance. Do not contact foot pedal while
performing these adjustments.
GUARDS. Keep all guards in place, properly
positioned, and in working order. Never
operate shear with blade guard removed.
If blade guard is removed or not properly
positioned, fingers may accidentally be cut or
amputated by shear blades. Always position
guard just high enough to allow workpiece to
enter, but not high enough for fingers.
CHECK.MACHINE. Before using machine, carefully
check components for wear that could affect
operation. Check blade alignment and gib
play, and ensure guards are properly installed.
DO NOT operate machine until all defects are
corrected.
STRAY.SHEET.METAL.PIECES. Sheet metal cut-off
pieces left on the floor can easily slide under
foot and cause falling injuries. Always remove
cut-off sheet metal pieces from the floor after
operation. Keep work area clean.
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