Product Manual

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Important Safety Information
 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 the reel. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the reel is used in a safe and responsible manner.
 DO NOT allow persons to operate or assemble the reel until they have read this manual and have
developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
 DO NOT modify the reel in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the reel.
 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
 Inspect the work area before each use. 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.
 Do not use the reel when there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The tool can create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
 Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the reel. Do not allow
children to operate the reel.
 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 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 in moving
parts.
 Use ANSI compliant 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.
 Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety precaution
allows for proper tool operation using both hands.