ERICO SBG200 ERICO RAIL GRINDER - Manual (Page 3)

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Read, understand, and follow all safety instructions before operating or performing maintenance on the equipment.
DEFINITIONS OF FLAG WORDS:
DANGER: Indicates an imminent hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Its use is limited to the most extreme situation.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
It is also used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE: Is used only with alerts that warn against property damage.
During the operation of the equipment, the user must be familiar with and follow all applicable statutes, codes, and regulations
governing the workplace.
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE DISINTEGRATION HAZARD: Worn or damaged grinding wheels can explosively disintegrate when turning at high
speeds causing death or serious injury from flying debris. Prior to use, always check wheel for nicks, flat spots or excessive wear.
Worn or damaged wheels must be immediately discarded. Never operate the wheel above its rated speed. Ensure that all guards
are in place prior to operating tool. Always operate the grinder in a position that places the guard between the wheel and the
operator. New wheels must be run at operating speed for one minute before any actual grinding. Never grind with the side of a
conventional straight or Type 1 grinding wheel.
WARNING
EYE DAMAGE HAZARD: Failure to wear approved safety eye protection can result in permanent sight loss from flying debris.
CLOTHING, JEWELRY AND HAIR ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD: Loose clothing, jewelry and hair can be entangled on projections
or moving parts, and result in fatal or serious injury. If gloves are used, they must be easily removable and of nonslip material.
Always allow the grinder wheel to fully stop before setting the grinder down and never touch moving parts.
HEARING LOSS HAZARD: Failure to wear approved hearing protection when operating this equipment may result in permanent
hearing loss.
EXPLOSIVE DISINTEGRATION HAZARD: Damage to flywheel or clutch due to use of improper tools may result in their
disintegration when used, resulting in fatal or serious injury.
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