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Elec/Mech Pipe/Tube Bender Safety Instructions
requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine.
1. Maintenance.
Make sure the Pipe/Tube Bender
is turned off and disconnect from the main power
supply and make sure all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before any inspection, adjustment
or maintenance is carried out.
2. Pipe Bender Condition.
be maintained for a proper working condition. Never
operate a Pipe/Tube Bender that has damaged or
worn parts. Scheduled routine maintenance should
performed on a scheduled basis. Check frame,
rollers, springs & formers for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
3. Former Condition.
Never operate a Pipe/Tube
Bender with damaged or badly worn Formers.
Replace if required.
4. Hand Hazard.
Keep hands away from the Pipe/Tube
Bender, under any circumstances, while the machine
is in operation mode. Serious injury can occur.
5. Gloves & Glasses.
Always wear leather gloves and
approved safety glasses when using this machine.
6. Work area hazards.
Keep the area around the
Pipe/Tube Bender clean from oil, tools, objects &
chips. Pay attention to other persons in the area and
know what is going on around the area to ensure
unintended accidents.
7. Guards.
Do not operate Pipe/Tube Bender without
the correct guards in place. Necessary guards
protect you from injuries by worm-type gearbox and
other gears. The only other area which needs to be
carefully monitored during use is the rotational area
of the formers.
8. Understand the machines controls.
understand the use and operation of all controls.
9. Overloading Pipe/Tube Bender.
the machine by using material which exceeds the
rated capacity.
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Pipe/Tube Bender must
Make sure you
Do not over load
10. Avoiding Entanglement.
must be used at all times. Tie up long hair and use
the correct hair nets to avoid any entanglement
with the Pipe/Tube Benders moving parts.
11. Trained Operator.
This machine must be operated
by authorized and trained personnel.
12. Power outage.
In the event of a power failure
during use of the machine, turn off all switches
to avoid possible sudden start up once power is
restored.
13. Warning Labels.
Take note of any warning labels
on the machine and do not remove them.
14. Material Hazard.
Do not bend plastics or other
objects that could shatter. Serious injury can occur.
15. Stopping the Former.
former with your hand or workpiece. Allow the
machine to stop on its own.
16. Secure Pipe/Tube Bender.
machine down so it is secure when in operation.
17. Pinching.
Prevent pinching by releasing pressure
on the workpiece when not in use.
18. Emergency stop.
Use the emergency stop button
in case of any emergency.
19. Hearing protection and hazards.
hearing protection as noise generated from
machine and workpiece can cause permanent
hearing loss over time.
20. Call for help.
If at any time you experience
difficulties, stop the machine and call you nearest
branch service department for help.
Pipe/Tube Bender guards
Do not stop or slow the
Make sure you bolt the
Always wear
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