Important Safety Message - Foley United 633 Operator's Manual

This manual covers the installation and operation of this reel grinder. There is an additional Service Manual
that addresses the service of this equipment. As manufacturers of reel grinders, we want to confirm to you,
our concern for safety. We also want to remind you about the simple, basic, and common sense rules of
safety when using a reel grinder. Failure to follow these rules can result in severe injury or death to operators
or bystanders.
It is essential that everyone involved in the assembly, operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of this
equipment be aware, concerned, prudent, and properly trained in safety. Always use proper shielding and
person protective equipment as specified by the manufacturer.
Our current production machines include, guards or shields for the grinding wheel, safety signs, and an
Operator's Manual and a Service Manual. Never bypass or operate the machine with any of the guards or
safety devices removed or without the proper personal safety equipment.
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL THE SAFETY PRACTICES DISCUSSED IN THIS
MANUAL. ALL SAFETY RULES MUST BE UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED BY ANYONE
WHO WORKS WITH REEL GRINDERS.
Before operating a reel grinder, an operator must read and understand all of the information in the
Operator's Manual and understand all the safety signs attached to the product. A person who has not read
or understood the Operator's Manual and safety signs is not qualified to operate the unit. Accidents occur
often on machines that are used by someone who has not read the Operator's Manual and is not familiar
with the equipment. If you do not have an Operator's Manual or current production safety signs, contact the
manufacturer or your dealer immediately.
Reel grinders are designed for one-person operation. Never operate the grinder with anyone near, or in
contact with, any part of the grinder. Be sure no bystanders are near you when you operate this product.
Following these simple, basic safety rules, as well as others:
• Find and understand all safety signs in the Operator's Manual and on the equipment. This will help
minimize the possibility of accidents and increase your productivity in using this product.
• Be careful and make sure that everyone who operates the grinder knows and understands that it is a very
powerful piece of machinery, and if used improperly, serious injury or death may result.
• The final responsibility for safety rests with the operator of this machine.
THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL, THE FOLLOWING SAFETY SYMBOLS WILL BE USED TO INDICATE THE
DEGREE OF HAZARDS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE

This symbol is used throughout this manual to call attention to the safety
procedures.
The word DANGER indicates an immediate hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The word WARNING indicates a potential hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
The word CAUTION preceded with a safety alert symbol indicates a potential
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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