Table of Contents Rev. 11/20/2024 HPRO, MANUAL
Table of Contents Copyright 2024 Vestil Manufacturing Co Page 2 of 7
SIGNAL WORDS
SIGNAL WORDS appear in this manual to draw the reader’s attention to important safety-related
messages. The following are signal words used in this manual and their definitions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products, but no manual
can address every conceivable risk. Minimize the likelihood of injury by observing the hazards
identified below and by inspecting and maintaining the product as instructed in INSPECTING &
MAINTAINING THE GUARD on p. 6.
WARNING
Risks of serious personal injuries or death.
Read and understand the entire manual before installing, inspecting, or servicing the
machinery guard. Keep the manual in a location known to all persons who install, inspect,
and/or maintain the guard.
Read the manual whenever necessary to refresh your understanding of proper use and
maintenance procedures.
DO NOT attempt to resolve any problem(s) with the product unless you are both qualified
to do so.
DO NOT modify the product in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from
Vestil. Unauthorized modifications automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY on p. 7 and
might make the product unsafe to use.
Inspect the product as instructed in the INSPECTING AND MAINTAINING THE GUARD
section on p. 6. DO NOT use this guard unless it is in SATISFACTORY CONDITION as
documented in your RECORD. If your guard requires repairs, DO NOT use the product until it
is fully restored to SATISFACTORY CONDITION. See RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
on p. 6.
DO NOT use the product if it cannot be securely anchored to the ground/surface. The
guard should not wobble. Relocate the guard if it cannot be securely anchored to the
ground/surface at its current location.
Replace the guard immediately after it sustains damage. NOTE: Damage sustained as a
result of the guard’s intended/designed use is not covered by the warranty.
DO NOT use this guard UNLESS all labels are in place, easily readable from a reasonable
distance (e.g. not significantly faded), and undamaged. Replace damaged labels as soon
as damage occurs. See LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 6.
NOTICE
Proper use, maintenance, and storage are essential for this product to last as long as
possible.
o Always use this product in accordance with the instructions in this manual and consistent
with any training relevant to machines, devices, etc. used in conjunction with this product.
o Routinely inspect and maintain the guard as instructed in INSPECTING AND MAINTAINING
THE GUARD on p. 6.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme
situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR
or MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as
operation that might damage the product.
