HENNESSY INDUSTRIES Coats 1185, Operation Instructions Manual

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1.  Eye and face protection requirements:
 

 “Protective eye and face equipment is required to 

be used where there is a reasonable probability 

of injury that can be prevented by the use of 

such equipment.” O.S.H.A. 1910.133(a) Protective 

goggles, safety glasses, or a face shield must be 

provided by the owner and worn by the operator 

of the equipment. Care should be taken to see 

that all eye and face safety precautions are fol-

lowed by the operator. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY 

GLASSES. Everyday glasses only have impact 

resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.

2.   Do not disable hood safety interlock system, or in 

any way shortcut safety controls and operations.

3.   Be sure that wheels are mounted properly, the 

hub nut engages the arbor for not less than four 

(4) turns, and the hub nut is firmly tightened 

before spinning the wheel.

4.   Read and understand this manual before operat-

ing. Abuse and misuse will shorten the functional 

life.

5.   Be sure the balancer is properly connected to the 

power supply and electrically grounded.

6.   Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord 

or if the equipment has been dropped or dam-

aged – until it has been examined and repaired by 

a qualified serviceman.

7.   Do not let cord hang over edge of table, bench, or 

counter or come in contact with hot manifolds or 

moving fan blades.

8.   If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a 

current rating equal to or more than that of the 

equipment should be used. Cords rated for less 

current than the equipment may overheat. Care 

should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will 

not be tripped over or pulled.

9.   Keep guards and safety features in place and in 

working order.

10.  Wear proper clothing. Safety toe, non-slip foot-

wear and protective hair covering to contain hair 

is recommended. Do not wear jewelry, loose 

clothing, neckties, or gloves when operating the 

balancer.

11.   Keep work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered 

and/or dark areas invite accidents.

12.   Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use power 

tools or electrical equipment in damp or wet loca-

tions, or expose them to rain.

13.   Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the balancer 

is turned OFF and power disconnected before 

servicing.

14.  Disconnect the balancer before servicing.
15.   Use only manufacturer’s recommended accesso-

ries. Improper accessories may result in personal 

injury or property damage.

16.   Repair or replace any part that is damaged or worn 

and that may cause unsafe balancer operation. Do 

not operate damaged equipment until it has been 

examined and serviced by an authorized service 

technician only. This unit contain no user service-

able parts.

17.   Never overload or stand on the weight tray or any 

part of the balancer.

18.   Do not allow untrained persons to operate machin-

ery.

19.   To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equip-

ment in the vicinity of open containers or flam-

mable liquids (gasoline).

20.  Adequate ventilation should be provided when 

working on or operating internal combustion 

engines.

21.   Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of 

body away from moving parts.

22.   Use equipment only as described in this manual. 

Do not modify the unit or remove protective cov-

ers or housings.

23.  

Use only manufacturer’s recommended attach-

ments and accessories.

24.  The laser unit is not to be opened [except for 

battery change (where applicable) or modified by 

the customer, nor is it allowed to attempt to cheat 

or defeat safety interlocks (where applicable)]. 

Never operate the laser if defective or cover/seal 

is defective.

25.  

Do not point laser or allow laser light to be 

directed or reflected toward other people or 

reflective objects. Potential eye or skin exposure 

to laser radiation exists if these instruction are not 

followed.

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