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==tool dangers== | ==tool dangers== | ||
Warning: The listed dangers here are not exhaustive: it is your responsibility to assess each operation you perform at the | Warning: The listed dangers here are not exhaustive: it is your responsibility to assess each operation you perform at the DiAcro bender to determine any safety risks it may present, and take appropriate steps to mitigate those risks. | ||
*pinch points | *pinch points | ||
**The DiAcro No3 bender uses leverage to bend metal bars. If you get your fingers in the mechanism, they can get crushed or nipped off. | **The DiAcro No3 bender uses leverage to bend metal bars. If you get your fingers in the mechanism, they can get crushed or nipped off. | ||
**Always ensure that NO ONE has body parts near the tools when operating the bender. | **Always ensure that NO ONE has body parts near the tools when operating the bender. | ||
*flying metal | *flying metal | ||
**The DiAcro bender uses leverage to generate high forces. Elements of the tool and the workpieces may slip or fracture sending metal fragments airborn. | **The DiAcro bender uses leverage to generate high forces. Elements of the tool and the workpieces may slip or fracture sending metal fragments airborn. | ||
==Personal Protective Equipment== | ==Personal Protective Equipment== | ||
