E.H. Wachs 08-051-MAN User Manual - Chapter 2
Chapter 2, Safety
E.H. Wachs
Part No. 08-051-MAN, Rev. 1-0709
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Chapter 2
Safety
The E.H. Wachs Company takes great pride in designing
and manufacturing safe, high-quality products. We make
user safety a top priority in the design of all our products.
Read this chapter carefully before operating the subsea wire
saw. It contains important safety instructions and recom-
mendations.
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AFETY
WARNING: The cutting wire spins at very high speed. If
the wire breaks, segments of the wire can fragment and be
thrown from the machine at dangerous speeds. When oper-
ating the machine topside, stay a safe distance from the
machine, or behind a protective barrier. Divers should stay
a safe distance from the machine when it is running. Seri-
ous injury or death could result from contact with the
wire or as a result of the wire breaking.
Follow these guidelines for safe operation of the equip-
ment.
Look for this sym-
bol throughout the
manual. It indicates
a personal injury
hazard.
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READ THE OPERATING MANUAL. Make sure
you understand all setup and operating instructions
before you begin.
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INSPECT MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES.
Before starting the machine, look for loose bolts or
nuts, leaking lubricant, rusted components, and any
other physical conditions that may affect operation.
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