ALTANA Gardner-Scrub Manual - Manual (Page 3)

1 Safety Information
Caution!
Read Instruction Manual before using this instrument.
Warning!
This manual cannot address all of the safety considerations associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user to consult this manual and establish appropriate safety practices for use with
this equipment and the individual material being tested.
Warning!
The Gardner-scrub Abrasion Tester is designed and intended for the use described in this manual.
Using the Abrasion Tester for other purposes for which it was not designed may reduce or eliminate
the protection offered by the features of the applicator. Serious injury may result.
Warning!
Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed
ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are
uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Warning!
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Attention
The Gardner-scrub Abrasion Tester works with a moving traverse carriage. No parts of the carriage
may be touched or held during operation. Once the Run button is pressed no work should be carried
out within the travel area of the carriage.
Please note the following points:
• During testing operation the carriage oscillates across the top surface of the instrument.
• Familiarize yourself with the layout and operation of the controls.
• Pressing anywhere on the screen while the instrument is running will immediately stop the
carriage at any point of its travel.
• Ensure the operator has no loose clothing or jewelry which could become caught in the moving
parts.