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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE
MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE MANUAL
PRIOR TO USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN
DEATH OR BODILY HARM TO OPERATOR
AND/OR BYSTANDERS
tKeep the crusher out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. This press is dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
tDo not install this press on any asphalt or wood
surface.Makesurethepressisrmly
securedtoadry,oil/greasefree,at,level,
concrete surface.
tDress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair increases
the risk of injury to persons as a result of
being caught in moving parts.
tAlways wear eye protection. Wear ANSI
approved safety goggles.
tStay alert. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the press. Do
not use the press while tired or under the
inuenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.
A moment of inattention while operating the
press increases the risk of injury to persons.
t Alwayskeepyourhands,ngersorother
body parts safely away from the crushing
head during operation.
tDo not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the press.
tDo not smoke when operating this unit and do not
operate this unit when someone else in the
vicinity is smoking.
tDo not operate the crusher in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammableliquids,gases,ordust.Thepress
is able to create sparks resulting in the
ignition of the dust or fumes.
tDo not attempt to crush aerosol cans, cylinders of
compressedgas,fuellters,orcontainersof
ammableliquidsorsolvents.
tDo not alter or modify any part of this equipment.
tAlways wear suitable industrial gloves
when handling crushed objects to
prevent injury.
t Donotstackltersorcansinsidethecrushing
chamber.
tDO NOT open the door while the unit is
operating. Always wait for the press to cycle
completely.
tClear up any spilled oil immediately so it will
not cause a slipping hazard.
tKeep the work area clean and well lighted.
Cluttered benches and dark areas increase
the risks of injury to persons.
tPrior to using the press, make sure all debris
and/or tools are removed from inside the press
bed area.
tOnce contact between the press head and the
lter/canhasbeenmade,stepawayasfaras
possible and continue to slowly apply pressure
until the procedure is completed.
tDO NOT use an electrical extension
cord with this unit due to increased
amps and heat.
t Neverattempttoremovealterorpaintcanthat
has become stuck in the moving parts of the
press while it is connected to its air
supply source.
tAvoid unintentional starting. Be sure the
operation lever on the valve body is positioned
to the neutral/off position before connecting to
the air supply.
tCheck crusher regularly for proper operation and
repair or replace worn or damaged parts
immediately. If the crusher appears to be
damaged in any way, is badly worn, or operates
abnormally it must be removed from use until
repairs are made. Use only manufacturer’s
approved accessories and service parts.
tAlways keep the RED emergency override switch
clean and in working order.
