Signal words – Vestil VXL User Manual

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SIGNAL WORDS

This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable

seriousness of those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call attention to
uses of the product likely cause property damage.

The signal words used appear below along with the meaning of each word:

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme
situations.

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.

Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that
might damage the product.

Each person who assembles, installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual in advance

and fully understand the directions. If after reading the manual you do not understand an instruction, ask
your supervisor or employer for clarification, because failure to adhere to the directions in this manual
might result in serious personal injury.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no

manual, however thorough, can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is responsible for exercising
sound judgment at all times.

Electrocution might result if any part of the gate contacts electrified wires. Reduce the likelihood of

electrocution by applying common sense:
 DO NOT contact electrified wires with any part of this device.
 DO NOT use or store the product where contact with electrified wires is likely.
 Always inspect the usage area before using the product & implement precautions that account for electrical hazards.

If this product is used improperly or carelessly, the operator and/or bystanders might sustain serious

personal injuries. To reduce the likelihood of injury:

 DO NOT misuse the gate. Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing,
using or servicing the product is a misuse of the product. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of
proper use and maintenance procedures when necessary.
 DO NOT apply weight or suspend loads from the gate. The gate is designed to act solely as a barrier.

 When extending and retracting the fence, only apply force to (push or pull) the fence posts. Keep hands, fingers,
clothing, etc. away from pinch points.
 Properly install the portable gate according to the instructions on p. 3. If the gate is inadequately anchored to the walls
its effectiveness as a barrier will be diminished.
 DO NOT modify—including disassembling and reassembling--the portable gate in any way UNLESS you first obtain
written approval from Vestil. Unauthorized modifications automatically void the limited warranty (see p. 4) and might
make the Drum-Grab unsafe to use.

Proper use, maintenance, and storage are essential for this product to function properly.

Keep the product clean & dry.

Periodically lubricate moving parts.

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