Additional Safety For Pan & Box Brakes - Woodstock SHOP FOX M1118 Owner's Manual

Additional.Safety.for.Pan.&.Box.Brakes
Hands/fingers.can.be.crushed.or.severely.pinched.if.caught.between.clamping.fingers.and.bending.
blocks.during.operation..Severe.cuts.can.occur.to.hands/fingers.when.contacting.sharp.workpiece.
edges..To.minimize.risk.of.injury,.anyone.operating.this.machine.MUST.completely.heed.the.hazards.
and.warnings.below.
CRUSHING.&.AMPUTATION.INJURIES: The brake
can quickly crush or amputate fingers, hands, or
body parts. Never place fingers, hands, or body
parts between or near the clamping fingers and
bending blocks during operation.
SECURING.BRAKE: Before using, secure the brake
to the workbench so it can support the weight
and dynamic forces involved in bending sheet
metal. Otherwise, the brake may unexpectedly
move or tip during operation, causing serious
injury or property damage.
TOOLS.IN.POOR.CONDITION: Using this tool with
loose hardware or damaged components could
result in sudden, unexpected movements during
use. Inspect the brake for cracked components,
damaged linkage, levers, or loose fasteners.
Correct any problems before use.
LEAVING.UNATTENDED: To reduce the risk of
crushing or amputation injuries with children or
visitors, lower the clamping leaf when not in use.
Model M1118 (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/21)
METAL.EDGES: Sharp edges on sheet metal can
produce severe cuts. Always wear leather gloves
and chamfer/de-burr sharp sheet metal edges
before bending the workpiece with this machine.
COMFORTABLE.BODY.POSITION: The required
body motion to operate the brake can result in
operator injury over time if proper ergonomics
are not used during operation.
HEATING.METAL: Heating the workpiece with a
torch or welding it while clamped in the brake
may weaken the fingers, blocks, and frame. Do
not use a torch, welder, or other similar heating
tool near the brake.
CAPACITY: Exceeding the capacity of the brake
may result in sudden breakage that ejects dan-
gerous metal debris at the operator or bystand-
ers, or causes machine damage. Only use sheet
metal that is within the rated capacity of this
brake (refer to the Machine Data Sheet).
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