diff --git a/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm b/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm
index 56019d22f7c..5d26f0e946e 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/recycler.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	anchored = 1
 	density = 1
 	damage_deflection = 15
-	var/safety_mode = 0 // Temporarily stops machine if it detects a mob
+	var/emergency_mode = FALSE // Temporarily stops machine if it detects a mob
 	var/icon_name = "grinder-o"
 	var/blood = 0
 	var/eat_dir = WEST
@@ -42,9 +42,9 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
-	. += "The power light is [(stat & NOPOWER) ? "off" : "on"]."
-	. += "The safety-mode light is [safety_mode ? "on" : "off"]."
-	. += "The safety-sensors status light is [emagged ? "off" : "on"]."
+	. += "<span class='notice'>The power light is [(stat & NOPOWER) ? "<b>off</b>" : "<b>on</b>"]."
+	. += "The operation light is [emergency_mode ? "<b>off</b>. [src] has detected a forbidden object with its sensors, and has shut down temporarily." : "<b>on</b>. [src] is active."]"
+	. += "The safety sensor light is [emagged ? "<b>off</b>!" : "<b>on</b>."]</span>"
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler/power_change()
 	..()
@@ -73,8 +73,8 @@
 /obj/machinery/recycler/emag_act(mob/user)
 	if(!emagged)
 		emagged = 1
-		if(safety_mode)
-			safety_mode = 0
+		if(emergency_mode)
+			emergency_mode = FALSE
 			update_icon()
 		playsound(loc, "sparks", 75, 1, -1)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You use the cryptographic sequencer on the [name].</span>")
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/recycler/update_icon()
 	..()
 	var/is_powered = !(stat & (BROKEN|NOPOWER))
-	if(safety_mode)
+	if(emergency_mode)
 		is_powered = 0
 	icon_state = icon_name + "[is_powered]" + "[(blood ? "bld" : "")]" // add the blood tag at the end
 
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
 		return
 	if(!anchored)
 		return
-	if(safety_mode)
+	if(emergency_mode)
 		return
 
 	var/move_dir = get_dir(loc, AM.loc)
@@ -145,14 +145,14 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler/proc/emergency_stop(mob/living/L)
 	playsound(loc, 'sound/machines/buzz-sigh.ogg', 50, 0)
-	safety_mode = 1
+	emergency_mode = TRUE
 	update_icon()
 	L.loc = loc
 	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/reboot), SAFETY_COOLDOWN)
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler/proc/reboot()
 	playsound(loc, 'sound/machines/ping.ogg', 50, 0)
-	safety_mode = 0
+	emergency_mode = FALSE
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/machinery/recycler/proc/crush_living(mob/living/L)
diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/conveyor2.dm b/code/modules/recycling/conveyor2.dm
index e82db0ddc60..6bd3a47a87f 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/conveyor2.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/conveyor2.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(conveyor_switches, list())
 	icon = 'icons/obj/recycling.dmi'
 	icon_state = "conveyor_stopped_cw"
 	name = "conveyor belt"
-	desc = "It's a conveyor belt, commonly used to transport large numbers of items elsewhere quite quickly."
+	desc = "It's a conveyor belt, commonly used to transport large numbers of items elsewhere quite quickly.<br>\
+	<span class='notice'>Use a <b>wrench</b> on the belt to rotate it.<br>\
+	Use a <b>crowbar</b> on the belt to dislodge it.<span>"
 	layer = CONVEYOR_LAYER 		// so they appear under stuff but not below stuff like vents
 	anchored = TRUE
 	move_force = MOVE_FORCE_DEFAULT
@@ -231,7 +233,10 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(conveyor_switches, list())
 
 /obj/machinery/conveyor_switch
 	name = "conveyor switch"
-	desc = "This switch controls any and all conveyor belts it is linked to."
+	desc = "This switch controls any and all conveyor belts it is linked to.<br>\
+	<span class='notice'>Use a <b>multitool</b> to toggle <b>one-way</b> mode.<br>\
+	Use a <b>crowbar</b> to dislodge it.<br>\
+	Dislodge the switch and <b>use</b> it on a section of conveyor belt or conveyor placer to link them.</span>"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/recycling.dmi'
 	icon_state = "switch-off"
 	var/position = DIRECTION_OFF
@@ -338,7 +343,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(conveyor_switches, list())
 	icon = 'icons/obj/recycling.dmi'
 	icon_state = "conveyor_loose"
 	name = "conveyor belt assembly"
-	desc = "A conveyor belt assembly, used for the assembly of conveyor belt systems."
+	desc = "A conveyor belt assembly, used for the assembly of conveyor belt systems.<br>\
+	<span class='notice'><b>Use</b> the assembly on the ground to finalize it.<br>\
+	Use a <b>conveyor belt switch</b> on the assembly to link them.</span>"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
 	var/id
 
@@ -369,7 +376,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(conveyor_switches, list())
 
 /obj/item/conveyor_switch_construct
 	name = "conveyor switch assembly"
-	desc = "A conveyor control switch assembly. When set up, it'll control any and all conveyor belts it is linked to."
+	desc = "A conveyor control switch assembly. When set up, it'll control any and all conveyor belts it is linked to.<br>\
+	<span class='notice'><b>Use</b> it on a section of conveyor belt to link them together.<br>\
+	<b>Use</b> the assembly on the ground to finalize it.<span>"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/recycling.dmi'
 	icon_state = "switch"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY