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Every shop environment is different
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individual working conditions
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Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect
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Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results
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Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine
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Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention
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Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury
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