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Baffling instructions

Post by ge_rik » Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:39 pm

Over the years, I've come across quite a few instruction leaflets containing baffling, amusing or sometimes incomprehensible guidance

This set of guidance for newly acquired wire strippers made me smile - especially "If possible, always pull. ont push, to prevent a fall".

And, as a former teacher, I'm not sure about "Always work carefully and keep away from children".
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Re: Baffling instructions

Post by -steves- » Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:44 pm

I do hope you always disconnect the power before making your rapaies! Have you seen what happens if you don't! :shock: :shock: No, nor have I :lol:

I do however agree with the motto of "Keep away from children!", good move :thumbup:
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Post by drewzero1 » Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:45 pm

:laughing3: If you need a pipe for added leverage on a wire stripper, it's time to call a professional!

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Post by GAP » Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:30 pm

Looks like a generic safety warning to satisfy regulations.
A bit of proof reading would not go astray,
Maybe I look at the world differently but all that made sense to me. :shock: :shock:
Could be the years evaluating technical manuals that did it.
But I do agree with keeping away from children. :D :D
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Post by dudeface » Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:19 am

Wrench? They don't even know what they're selling... :lol:
-steves- wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:44 pm I do hope you always disconnect the power before making your rapaies!
It's spelled "repaies" dontcha know. :D
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Re: Baffling instructions

Post by ge_rik » Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:50 am

dudeface wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:19 am Wrench? They don't even know what they're selling... :lol:
-steves- wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:44 pm I do hope you always disconnect the power before making your rapaies!
It's spelled "repaies" dontcha know. :D
At least they didn't put "wench" .... :? :lol:

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