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Additional Safety for English Wheels
Fingers can be broken or severely pinched if caught between wheels during operation. Severe
cuts can occur from sliding along or pushing against sharp workpiece edges. To minimize risk
of injury, anyone operating this machine MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings
below.
PINCHING/CRUSHING HAZARD. The roll-
ing momentum of wheels can pull your fingers
between them, resulting in pinching or crushing
injuries. Always keep your hands away from wheel
path when moving workpiece through wheels.
METAL EDGES. The sharp edges of sheet metal
can quickly cut your fingers or hands. Always
wear heavy leather gloves when handling sheet
metal. Always chamfer and deburr sharp metal
edges before inserting them into english wheel.
TOOL USAGE. This english wheel was designed
only to form curves in sheet metal material such
as steel, aluminum, and copper. Do not attempt to
process any other material (e.g., glass, ceramic,
plastic, etc.) that could result in material or tool
breakage. Do not modify this tool in any way and
do not exceed the capacity listed in the Machine
Data Sheet.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
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CRUSHING HAZARD. If wheels or frame should
unexpectedly fall, crushing injuries could result.
Always make sure frame is correctly mounted to
bench or floor, as appropriate. Make sure wheels
are properly installed on support brackets or stor-
age racks. Wear steel-toed boots.
BODY POSITION. Losing your balance while
tracking could result in impact injuries or cuts from
sheet metal. Make sure your body and footing are
balanced and in a good position to support your
movement and momentum while tracking.
TOOL INSPECTION. Using english wheel with
excessively worn or damaged parts could cause
tool to fail and present injury hazards, as well as
yield poor results. Always inspect each part of
English Wheel before beginning operations.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Model G0973 (Mfd. Since 09/23)
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