Safety
This section contains important safety information for the equipment. Careful compliance with the safety information helps prevent physical injury, damage to the equipment, and can extend the equipment life.
Equipment Labels
These safety labels can appear on the equipment. If ignored, physical injury, death, or equipment damage can occur. Read the safety information in the equipment operation guides before the equipment is installed, operated, or maintained.
WARNING Electrical Shock
Dangerous voltages. Do not access areas with this label before the applicable safety precautions are done; lockout/tagout the power and make sure there is no voltage on the circuits before installation, maintenance, or other work is done.
Electrostatic Discharge
Attention! Be careful when electrostatic-sensitive devices are touched. Use electrostatic discharge protection procedures.
WARNING Watch Hands and Fingers
Always keep the motor guards in position during operation. Keep hands away from belts and pulleys during maintenance and service.
WARNING Pinch Risk
Keep hands away from the edge of the catcher tank when the lid is closed.
WARNING Keep Fingers and Hands Away From Parts that Move
Keep hands and fingers away from the machine when it moves and during operation. Fingers and hands can be crushed and cut by machine parts when they move. Do not try to gain access to the machine or parts during operation.
WARNING Keep Hands Away From Jet
Do not put hands or fingers near the nozzle during operation. Immediately get medical aid for waterjet injuries. Injuries caused by high-pressure abrasive waterjet systems are dangerous. Do not wait to get medical aid!
WARNING Flying Debris/Loud Noise
Eye and ear protection are required during operation. Removing the abrasive feed tube from the nozzle while under pressure will blow abrasive particles into the air, getting into eyes, and could contaminate tools and machines.
Do Not Operate With Guard Removed
Do not operate when the guards or panels are removed.
Do Not Spray
Do not spray water on or near the machine's electrical enclosure.
MANDATORY ACTION Disconnect Power
Always disconnect the primary power cord from the electrical source to isolate the machine from its electrical supply.
Wear Eye Protection
Always wear approved safety glasses when the abrasive waterjet system is operated. Other types of glasses do not give sufficient eye protection! The garnet abrasive is not a chemical irritant, but garnet can cause an eye injury like sand if it is not quickly flushed. Also, the catcher tank water can contain particles from the material or other chemical irritants. Have an eye-wash station near the work area if the abrasive spray gets into the eyes.
Read the product labels and refer to product Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to identify the properties and risks of chemical products and materials referenced in this document. Use good industrial hygiene, safety practices, and personal protective equipment identified in the SDS.
Wear Hearing Protection
Always wear hearing protection when near the equipment during operation. When operated above water, noise levels can exceed 70 dBA.
Wear Gloves
The catcher tank water can have dangerous bacteria in it. A small break in the skin can introduce the dangerous bacteria into a wound. Always wear protective gloves if there are cuts or wounds on the hands or fingers. When material is put on or removed from the slat bed, wear gloves that give protection against sharp metal edges.
Read the product labels and refer to product Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to identify the properties and risks of chemical products and materials referenced in this document. Use good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Use personal protective equipment as specified in the SDS.
Read Manual
Read the equipment operation guide for important safety information and operation instructions. Do not operate this machine until all safety precautions and operation instructions are read and understood.
Do Not Step
Do not step, stand, or walk on the slats. The slats can become weak after operations and can fall under more weight.
Read Manual First/Do Not Adjust
Do not adjust. Read the manual. Special instructions could be required before adjustments are made. Adjustments to the equipment can have unwanted effects and cause injury or damage.
Removal of Waste Materials
Discard all machining waste(s) correctly and in accordance with local and federal regulations. Abrasive waterjet machining causes two types of waste: the water used for machining and the solid material that collects in the catcher tank. Although the used garnet abrasive is not dangerous, the waste deposited from the cut material can require special treatment.
In abrasive waterjet machining, high-pressure water with garnet abrasive particles hits and cuts the material. The abrasive grit and eroded particles from the cut material collect and settle at the bottom of the catcher tank until discarded. Different materials can have different requirements to discard them correctly. Always refer to all local and federal regulations. For example, when poisonous materials such as lead or radioactive metals are cut, the correct steps must be taken to discard the poisonous or radioactive water, material debris, and used abrasive garnet; local and federal regulations must be followed. Always refer to the local utility company for sewage or water treatment requirements and procedures to discard waste materials.
Safety Legend
The safety signal word panels and paragraph notifications can be shown throughout this and other documentation. Each gives the safety issue identification and recommended actions to prevent the risk. Be alert! Follow the recommended safety steps, procedures, and precautions to prevent injury or damage to the equipment.
Identifies a dangerous situation that could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
Identifies a dangerous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
Identifies situations that are important but not dangerous or related to physical injury; for example, messages related to property damage.
Used to give information, emphasize a point, or tips for easier operation.
