ERICO SBG150 Rail Grinder - Manual (Page 4)

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Read 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: Defective 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 soundness by tapping with a hammer or
wrench; wheels with nicks, flat spots or excessive wear should be discarded. Never operate the wheel above its rated speed. Ensure
that all guards are in place prior to operating the tool. Always operate the grinder in a position that places the guard between the
wheel and the operator. New wheels should 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.
EXPLOSION, FLAMMABILITY HAZARD: Failure to refuel the equipment away from open flame, spark generators, or other
ignition sources, including smoking, will result in a fatal or serious injury accident. Never start the engine in an explosive
atmosphere or near flammables, failure to observe this can be fatal or result in serious injury.
WARNING
EYE DAMAGE HAZARD: Failure to wear approved safety eye protection can result in permanent sight loss from flying debris.
CLOTHING AND HAIR ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD: Loose clothing, ornamentation and hair can be entangled on projections or
moving parts, and result in fatal or serious injury. If gloves are used, they should be easily removable and of nonslip type. 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 can result in permanent
hearing loss.
EXPLOSION FLAMMABILITY HAZARD: Failure to remove fuel cap slowly may cause spurting of gasoline onto hot parts of engine
and possible fire resulting in serious or fatal burns. Do not use glass bottles, which can shatter or explode and result in serious or
fatal burns.
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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