Product Manual
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Important Safety Considerations
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
DO NOT allow persons to operate or assemble this product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how the product works.
DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this
equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can
result in injury. Using the tool in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other
cutting tools and rotating parts.
Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be below the work surface hidden from your view and
may cause personal harm or property damage if unintentionally contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the reel. Do not
use the reel while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught.
Use ANSI-approved safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, or when needed, a face
shield. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat,
gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Never remove, tamper with or cut out the safety devices fitted by the manufacturer.