Gullco GK-200-RLx-L - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Although the “KAT”
®
Carriage/Compact Oscillator is manufactured for safe and dependable
operation, it is impossible to anticipate those combinations of circumstances which could result in
an accident. An operator of the “KAT”
®
Carriage/Compact Oscillator is cautioned to always practice
"Safety First" during each phase of operation, set-up and maintenance.
Read and understand the operation manual before operating or performing service of this
equipment. Become familiar with the machines operation, applications and limitations. Keep the
operation manual in a clean and readily available location.
This equipment is normally used to automate / semi-automate welding or cutting processes. These
processes usually have any combination of the following; bright and hot arcs, flying sparks, fumes,
ultraviolet and infrared radiated energy, hot work-pieces, compressed gases, etc.. The onus is on
the operator of this equipment to know, understand and follow all the safety precautions associated
with the process being used.
A careless operator invites trouble, and failure to follow safety practices may cause serious injury or
even death. Important safety precautions are given in the following:
Electrical Shock Prevention
 Do not use this equipment in damp or wet locations.
 Do not expose this equipment to rain.
 Never carry this equipment by the cables or pull the cables to disconnect from
the receptacle.

Keep all cables from heat, oil and sharp edges.

Inspect all cables periodically and replace if damaged.
 Inspect the security of all cables periodically and repair if loose.
 Disconnect the power cord when not in use.
 Disconnect the power cord positively to prevent electrical shock before
repair and service of the equipment.
Bodily Injury Prevention

Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry and loose, long hair which may get caught
into automatic systems or moving parts.
 Ensure that the track is well secured when installed in any other position than
flat on a surface.
 The track must have a method of safety back-up from falling when suspended,
i.e. chained at the ends, welded to work-piece, etc.
 Keep lifting handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
 Keep hands away from the underside of the “KAT”
®
carriage when there is the
slightest possibility of it moving.
 If flex track is used, exercise extreme caution when mounting and handling the
track, as it is made of spring steel, and therefore poses a potential hazard of
injury due to “whipping”.
 If flex track is used, always wear protective gloves when handling the track, to
prevent injury from sharp edges.