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

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Although the Gullco “KAT”
®
carriage indexing system 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 is cautioned to always practice "Safety First"
during each phase of operation, setup and maintenance.
Read and understand the whole Operating Instructions manual (as well as the additional Technical
Manual complete with the supplementary GSP Control Manual, “GD-031”) 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 troubles, and failure to follow safety practices may cause serious injury
or even death. Important safety precautions are given in the following:
Electrical Shock Prevention
¾ Do not use this equipment in damp or wet locations.
¾ Do not expose this equipment to rain.
¾ Never carry this equipment by the cables or pull the cables to disconnect from the
receptacle.
¾ Keep all cables from heat, oil and sharp edges.
¾ Inspect all cables periodically and replace if damaged.
¾ Inspect the secureness of all cables periodically and repair if loose.
¾ Disconnect the power cord when not in use.
¾ Disconnect the power cord positively to prevent electrical shock before repair and service
of the equipment.
Bodily Injury Prevention
¾ Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery and loose, long hair, which may get caught into
automatic systems or moving parts.
¾ Ensure that the track is well secured when installed in any other position than flat on a
surface.
¾ The track must have a method of safety backup from falling when elevated, i.e., chained at
the ends, welded to work-piece, etc.
¾ Keep lifting handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
¾ Keep hands away from the underside of the “KAT”
®
carriage when there is the slightest
possibility of motion.
¾ Wherever possible, avoid (or at least protect against) objects protruding from the moving
equipment, posing possible pinch-points.
¾ There should only ever be one (1) operator working at the machine at any given time.
¾ On Flex “KAT”
®
models, the track is made from spring steel. Therefore extreme caution
should be exercised with respect to the hazards of injury due to whipping.
¾ Protective gloves should be worn when handling Flex Track to prevent injury from sharp
edges.