HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Definitions for identifying the various hazard
levels are provided below .
This safety alert symbol indicates
important safety messages . When
you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury .
Carefully read and fully understand the message
that follows .
DANGER
• The use of the word “DANGER” identifies
an immediate hazard with a likelihood
of death or serious personal injury if
instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
WARNING
• The use of the word “WARNING”
identifies the presence of hazards
or unsafe practices that could result
in death or serious personal injury if
instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
CAUTION
• The use of the word “CAUTION”
identifies possible hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in personal
injury and product or property damage
if instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
NOTICE
• The use of the word “NOTICE” identifies
special instructions that are important
but not related to hazards.
OPERATOR SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The HCT908 tool is designed ONLY for cutting
holes in steel and stainless steel pipe and
copper tubing, and should ONLY be used for
that purpose . These instructions must be read
and understood by each operator PRIOR to
working with the grooving tool . These instructions
describe safe operation of the tool, including
set up and maintenance . Each operator must
become familiar with the tool’s operations,
applications, and limitations . Particular care
should be given to reading and understanding
the dangers, warnings, and cautions described
throughout these operating instructions .
Use of this tool requires dexterity and mechani-
cal skills, as well as sound safety habits .
Although this tool is designed and manufactured
for safe, dependable operation, it is difficult to
anticipate all combinations of circumstances
that could result in an accident . The following
instructions are recommended for safe operation
of this tool . The operator is cautioned to always
practice “safety first” during each phase of
use, including set up and maintenance . It is the
responsibility of the lessee or user of this tool
to verify that all operators read this manual and
fully understand the operation of this tool .
Store this manual in a clean, dry area where
it is always readily available . Additional copies
of this manual are available upon request
through Victaulic, or can be downloaded at
victaulic .com .
DANGER
1. Avoid using the tool in potentially
dangerous environments.
Do not expose
the tool to rain, and do not use the tool in
damp or wet locations . Do not cut holes
into pressurized pipe/tubing or pipe/tubing
that is filled with fluid or compressed gas .
Keep the work area well lit .
2. Ground the tool to protect the operator
from electric shock.
Verify that the tool
is connected to an internally grounded
electrical source .
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