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4 RollerPress P R O D U C T M A N U A L EN AREA Tells where hazards may occur. HAZARD Tells what the hazard is. SAFEGUARDS Tells how to avoid the hazard. Clothing and Jewelry Loose clothing could be caught on moving machine parts. Jewelry, including rings, should never be worn when operating equipment. Roll up loose sleeves. Tuck in shirt tails. Remove all jewelry before operating equipment. Assembly Equipment Crush hazard is present with Alpine assembly systems. Failure to inspect safety systems could increase the probability of a crush hazard occurring. Check equipment brakes regularly to ensure proper operation. Check safety systems regularly (light curtains, safety bars, etc.). Report any safety hazards to your supervisor and/or Alpine. Pinch Points Moving equipment, sliding doors and clamping devices can cause pinch points for operators and maintenance staff. Be careful not to place your hands or fingers in areas labled as pinch points or near moving components that are in operation. Know Where E-Stop Switches are Located If equipment malfunctions or a situation becomes present where immediate shutoff is necessary. Employees should be trained on where to find Emergency Stop buttons and how to use them properly. Maintenance should be notified each time E-Stop is depressed and the cause should also be noted. Heavy Equipment Equipment is heavy and difficult to handle. Use proper equipment to move and install equipment. Contact Alpine Customer Service with any questions about moving or installing equipment. Never work alone when moving or installing Alpine equipment. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Eye Protection While operating any Alpine Equipment, safety glasses are required to be worn. Cutting equipment creates sawdust, which can end up in your eyes if you are not protected. Be aware of the possibility of flying debris. See ANSI Standard 287.1-2010 for specifications on safety eyewear. Safety Shoes Wearing safety shoes will help prevent toe and foot injuries. Nail plates are commonplace in truss manufacturing facilities. Wearing safety shoes can protect your feet if you a step on a nail plate. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Wear Gloves To avoid splinters, employees handling wood products should wear protective gloves. Electrical components and moving parts become hot during normal operating conditions. Be cautious and wear insulated gloves when working with these components. See ANSI Standard 105-2011 for specifications on hand protection. Recommended Personal Protective Equipment IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE OPERATOR OF THE EQUIPMENT. ADDITIONAL COPIES ARE AVAILABLE, CALL ALPINE EQUIPMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 521-9790. For more information, see Alpine Manual M1002—"Equipment Safety Precautions". Additional copies of the safety procedures can be ordered by calling (800) 521-9790.

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