Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Signal Words; Why Safety Is Important - Wallenstein 2E9US1110PS051112 Operator's Manual

BXTR5224
Wood Chipper

2. Safety

2.1 Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BE ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages
on the Wallenstein wood chipper and in the manual. When you
see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or
death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.

2.2 Signal Words

The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION determine
the seriousness level of the warning messages in this manual.
The appropriate signal word for each message in this manual
has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER –
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT – To avoid confusing equipment protection with
personal safety messages, a signal word IMPORTANT indicates
a situation that if not avoided, could result in damage to the
machine.

2.3 Why Safety is Important

• Accidents disable and kill people.
• Accidents cost money.
• Accidents are preventable
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance
of your Wallenstein product. YOU must make sure that you
and anyone else who is going to use, maintain, or work around
the machine is familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this
manual. This manual provides good safety practices that should
be followed while using this machine.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices
not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Make
sure that EVERYONE who uses this machine is familiar with
the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and
complies with all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
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