David,
You've missed the point. If your fingers are on the handles where they belong..... The handle to unit body clearence could be zero and you wouldn't/couldn't get pinched.
There is nothing wrong with the machine, and no reason to warn anybody of anything other than the obvious logic of closing it with your hands placed on the handles.
You weren't familiar with the machine, you "heaved" the handle down with your hand in the center when it should have been on the handles on the sides, and pinched your finger.
Now it's their fault why? Because they didn't protect you from yourself?
It's human nature to want to blame someone or something when things go wrong....I am not surprised that you reacted with anger, and effort to change what happened to you....Ultimately most people have better clarity when the anger subsides and they realize where the blame really lies. I just think in this case, when looking at all of the facts, that that blame is misplaced.
I wouldn't have as much issue with you stating that you had an accident with a piece of equipment and that you felt that it was something people might want to watch out for....Instead you went on attack......based on what you felt were multiple issues...this being the latest and greatest.
I'm sorry that you got hurt. I really am. I just assumed that cooler heads would see the situation more clearly as time went on. I feel that I am in the minority here....as it seems as if people want blood with this company. I actually think you should have more of a beef with the electical issues these presses have been said to have....If those claims are true, that is clearly a real safety hazzard. To me, your personal hand injury is from operator error. My opinion won't be changed based on the facts.
Thanks,
Brian Genrich
Rallye Productions Inc.
1-800-236-2036 x112
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