Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Signal Words; Why Safety Is Important - Wallenstein BXT4224 Operator's Manual

BXT Series
Wood Chipper

2. Safety

Read and understand all safety information before operating the
machine.

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 machine and in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be aware of 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 identify
the severity of a hazard to anyone who uses the machine. The
applicable signal word for each message was selected using the
following guidelines:
DANGER
Identifies a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
serious injury or death. This signal word is used to tell anyone
who uses the machine about the most hazardous situations and
machine components that cannot be guarded against.
WARNING
Identifies a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death. This signal word includes hazards that
occur when guards are removed and can be used to tell anyone
who uses the machine about unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Identifies a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury. It can also be used to tell anyone
who uses the machine about unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT – Identifies a situation that could result in damage
to the machine or property, but is not a personal injury hazard.
Provides additional information that is helpful.

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 uses, maintains, or works around the machine
is familiar with the operation and maintenance procedures and
related SAFETY information contained in this manual. Follow the
safety best practices included in this manual while using your
machine.
YOU are responsible for your own safety. Follow safety best
practices to protect yourself and the people around you.
Make these practices part of your safety program. Make
sure that EVERYONE who uses this machine is familiar with
the recommended operation and maintenance procedures,
and obeys all the safety instructions. Most accidents can be
prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring safety instructions and
best practices.
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