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3.0 Safety Warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with
all of these warnings may cause serious injury. Replace warning labels if they become obscured or
removed.
3. This pneumatic shear is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a shear, do not use until
proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
4. Do not use this machine for other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Walter Meier
(Manufacturing), Inc. disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless from any injury
that may result from that use.
5. Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses/face shields while using this shear. Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
6. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught
in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor
strips are recommended.
7. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
8. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
9. Do not exceed the rated capacity of this shear; use hand tools for small or narrow parts. Do not
attempt to shear hardened materials.
10. Sheet metal stock has sharp edges. To prevent cuts, use leather work gloves when handling.
11. Keep hands and fingers clear of the area in front and rear of the shear.
12. Do not place your hands between material being sheared and the shear table.
13. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately after maintenance is complete.
14. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
15. Provide for adequate space surrounding work area and non-glare, overhead lighting.
16. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
17. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
18. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
19. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are
careless acts that can result in serious injury.
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