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MHD56213 - Edition 7
SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual provides important information for all personnel
involved with the safe installation, operation and proper
maintenance of this product. Even if you feel you are familiar with
this or similar equipment, you should read this manual before
operating the product.
Danger, Warning, Caution and Notice
Throughout this manual there are steps and procedures which, if
not followed, may result in a hazard. The following signal words
are used to identify the level of potential hazard.
Danger is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard which will cause severe
injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the warning is ignored.
Warning is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard which can cause severe
injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the warning is ignored.
Caution is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard which will or can cause
injury or property damage if the warning
is ignored.
Notice is used to notify people of
installation, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not
hazard-related.
Safety Summary
This manual has been produced by Ingersoll-Rand to provide
dealers, mechanics, operators and company personnel with
information required to install, operate, maintain and repair the
products described herein.
It is extremely important that mechanics and operators be familiar
with servicing procedures of these products, or like or similar
products, and are physically capable of conducting the procedures.
These personnel shall have a general working knowledge that
includes:
1.
Proper and safe use and application of mechanics common
hand tools as well as special Ingersoll-Rand or
recommended tools.
2.
Safety procedures, precautions and work habits established
by accepted industry standards.
Ingersoll-Rand cannot know of, or provide all the procedures by
which product operations or repairs may be conducted and the
hazards and/or results of each method. If operation or maintenance
procedures not specifically recommended by the manufacturer are
conducted, it must be ensured that product safety is not
endangered by the actions taken. If unsure of an operation or
maintenance procedure or step, personnel should place the product
in a safe condition and contact supervisors and/or the factory for
technical assistance.
