Safety; Important Safety Information; Greenlee Textron - Greenlee 855 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Extension cords:
• Use only three-wire, 12-AWG
extension cords that have three-
prong grounding-type plugs and
three-hole receptacles that accept
the tool's plug.
• Do not use extension cords that
are longer than 30 m (100').
• Repair or replace damaged
extension cords.
Failure to observe these warnings
can result in severe injury or death.
Pinch points:
Keep hands away from bending
shoe, rollers and conduit when
bender is in use.
Failure to observe this warning can
result in severe injury or death.
Unplug the bender before changing accessories.
Accidental start-up can result in serious injury.
Do not operate the bender while wearing loose
clothing. Loose clothing can get caught in moving
parts.
Failure to observe this warning can result in severe
injury or death.
Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc.
855 Smart Bender™
Do not use as a step or ladder.
• Conduit moves rapidly as it is bent. The path of
the conduit must be clear of obstructions. Be
sure clearance is adequate before starting the
bend.
• Inspect the bender before use. Replace worn,
damaged or missing parts with Greenlee replace-
ment parts. A damaged or improperly assembled
component could break and strike nearby
personnel.
• Set the switches to the appropriate conduit size
and type before bending.
• Select the appropriate shoe groove and support
roller for the type and size of conduit before
bending.
• Do not bend conduit over 93 degrees. Over
bending could result in the other shoe hook
colliding with the conduit.
• Some bender parts and accessories are heavy
and may require more than one person to lift and
assemble.
• Ensure that all bystanders are away from the
work area when operating the bender.
• Ensure that the work area is clean, dry,
uncluttered, and well-lit.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer's intended
purpose only. Use other than that which is
instructed in this manual can result in injury or
property damage.
Failure to observe these precautions can result in
injury or property damage.
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