Safety; Precautions; Power Lockout Procedure - Challenge CHAMP 150 Operator's Manual

2.0 Safety

2.0 Safety

2.1 Precautions

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This machine is designed for one-person operation. Never operate the machine with more than
one person.
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Safe use of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. Use good judgment and common
sense when working with and around this machine.
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Read and understand all instructions thoroughly before using the machine. If questions remain,
contact the dealer from which you purchased this machine. Failure to understand the operating
instructions may result in personal injury.
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Only trained and authorized people should operate this machine.
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DO NOT ALTER SAFETY GUARDS OR DEVICES. They are for your protection. Severe
personal injury may result.
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Disconnect power before cleaning or performing maintenance. See Section 2.2 Power Lockout
Procedure.
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Observe all caution labels on this machine.
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Be sure the cutter is properly grounded.
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Be sure there is sufficient power to operate the cutter properly.
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Observe all caution plates mounted on this cutter.
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Keep foreign objects off table and away from cutter blade.
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BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL when handling and changing the cutter knife. Severe lacerations or
dismemberment could result from careless handling procedures.
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Keep the floor around the cutter free of trim, debris, oil and grease.
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When replacing hydraulic parts, loosen the connections slowly to release pressure. Never loosen
connections with the machine running.
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If the cutter sounds or operates unusually, switch it off and consult the troubleshooting section of
this manual. If the problem cannot be corrected, have it checked by a qualified service person.
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CRUSH HAZARD, keep hand and fingers from under the clamp when clamping paper. Use
Jogging Aid to load paper, and use the backgauge to push paper out before unloading. DO NOT
REACH UNDER THE KNIFE AND CLAMP AREA!

2.2 Power Lockout Procedure

For maximum safety, always disconnect power to the machine and lock it out according to the
regulations and policies in place at the machine's location prior to performing any maintenance to the
machine other than normal operation.
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Figure 1 – Main Power Cord Disconnect and Cord Lock Out
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