Specifications

EM-506 (N-07/03) 3-5
DANGER (240007)
This warning sign is attached to the press brake ram,
which is the most visible location on the machine. The
sign is a reminder to operators or maintenance personnel
that certain procedures must be followed to prevent
serious bodily injury.
SAFETY GUIDELINES (240003)
This sign is also attached to the ram adjacent to the
DANGER sign. It provides a checklist of safety
considerations that should be observed before, during
and after operation of the press brake.
GUARD AGAINST TIPPING (416875)
The design of the PROFORM Hydraulic Press Brake is
such that much of the weight is concentrated toward the
front of the machine. This sign warns that the machine
should be guarded against tipping until it is anchored to
the floor. The sign refers to the Operator’s manual for
complete installation instructions.
PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR SAFETY
GUIDELINES
♦ Be sure you know your press brake - capacity,
controls, operating modes, safeguarding
♦ Know and understand the job you are about to
perform - material placement, feeding, movement
of material being formed
♦ Never place your hands in the die area
♦ Make sure no one is in backgage area at rear of
machine
♦ Tooling, press brake and gaging properly set for
the job
♦ Always cycle the press brake at least twice
without a part in dies before each shift and each
job
♦ Keep die area free of all unnecessary material
and tools
♦ Do not hang tools on the ram
♦ Adequate safeguarding available and used
♦ Keep your body clear of workpiece
♦ Keep work area clean and orderly
♦ Keep alert - Keep your mind on the job
♦ Hand tools - personal protective devices available
and used