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General Safety
Operator safety and the safety of others in the work area depend on the operator using good
judgment and reasonable care while utilizing the machine. This user manual and the warning
labels affixed to the machine provide notification of specific potential hazards.
The following instructions are only a guideline and should be considered a supplement to your
plant’s comprehensive safety program. Your business’ policy supersedes these guidelines if at
any time the two contradict each other. Please read and understand the manual including all of
the danger, warnings, and caution statements. If after reading the manual you have questions,
contact your supervisor or your Pregis service technician to get answers before working with
the machine.
1. Only authorized personnel may use the equipment.
2. Only trained authorized persons will carry out any adjustments, repairs, maintenance or
cleaning with the equipment isolated from power supply and no longer in motion.
3. Never deface or remove factory installed warning decals. If a decal ever becomes lost,
damaged, or illegible, report this condition to a supervisor and obtain a replacement decal
from Pregis.
4. Keep the work area clean and uncluttered. Walking surfaces should always be free of
packing material and debris to prevent a slipping or tripping hazard.
5. Ensure that all covers, guards and other safety devices are in place. NEVER defeat a safety
device for any reason.
6. Follow the recommended procedures in this manual.
7. Never leave the equipment unattended while operating. Shut the machine off if you must
leave the work area.
8. Keep body parts and clothing away from moving components. NEVER reach into the
machine for any reason while it is in motion.
9. Understand proper material path and safe loading procedures.
10. Understand which adjustments are operator adjustments; contact maintenance person
for all other adjustments.
11. DO NOT operate equipment if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medications that can make you less alert or affect your judgment.