Clarke CBS 355 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual page 4

GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING MACHINERY
As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising
respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator or damage to property, may
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DON'T FORCE THE
MACHINE.
It will do a better and
safer job at the rate for
which it was designed.
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EARTH ALL MACHINES. If the
machine is equipped with three-pin
plug, it should be plugged into a three-pin electrical
socket. Never remove the earth pin.
DISCONNECT the
MACHINE from the
power supply before
servicing, making
adjustments or when
changing accessories such
as blades, etc.
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AVOID DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS
Don't use power machines in damp or wet
locations or expose them to rain.
Keep your work area well illuminated.
DO NOT USE in explosive atmosphere
(around paint, flammable liquids
etc.).
WARNING:
result.
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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents.
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DON'T OVERREACH.
Keep your proper footing and balance at all times.
For best footing, wear rubber soled
footwear. Keep floor clear of oil,
scrap wood, etc.
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ENSURE THE
WORKPIECE IS
COMPLETELY
SECURE before
switching ON.
NEVER hold a
workpiece by
hand alone.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
GOGGLES,
manufactured to the latest
European Safety Standards.
Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eye glasses do not
have impact resistant lenses,
they are NOT safety glasses.