HBC19B/HBC25B REBAR CUTTER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/07/12) — PAGE 5
DO NOT
wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Rotating parts can cause injury if contacted.
ALWAYS
keep work area clean and free of foreign matter
and debris. Also keep work area well lit.
NEVER
operate the equipment in an
explosive atmosphere or near combustible
materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even
death.
DO NOT
overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
NEVER
leave the equipment unattended. When not is
use, before servicing, and when changing accessories,
always unplug the equipment from the power source.
USE
this equipment for its intended purpose only.
KEEP
equipment clean for better and safer performance.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
INSPECT
the equipment after each use. Replace any
damaged or worn parts immediately. Do not use
equipment if defective.
If a malfunction occurs, immediately unplug the
equipment from the power source and correct the
problem. If problem cannot be corrected, contact the
nearest MQ service center.
ALWAYS
store the equipment in a clean, dry location
out of the reach of children.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
DO NOT
operate or service this equipment
before reading this entire manual.
This equipment should not be operated by
persons under 18 years of age.
NEVER
operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.
NEVER
operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or when
under medication.
NEVER
operate this equipment under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
NEVER
use accessories or attachments that are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized
equipment modification will void all warranties.
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult to read.
ALWAYS
check the equipment for loosened threads or
bolts before starting.
MAINTAIN
equipment is a safe operating condition at
all times.
KEEP
bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating the equipment. Distractions can cause loss of
control.
WARNING — Read This Manual
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to
serious injury or even
DEATH
! This equipment is to be
operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This
equipment is for industrial use only.
EMERGENCIES
ALWAYS
know the location of the nearest
fire extinguisher.
ALWAYS
know the location of the nearest
first aid kit.
In emergencies,
always
know the location
of the nearest phone or
keep a phone on the job site
.
Also know the phone numbers of the
nearest
ambulance
,
doctor
and
fire department
. This
information will be invaluable in case of emergency.