Antaeus TALOS 55, Operating & Maintenance Manual, Page: 10 / 53

ANTAEUS TALOS 55
II. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
16. Insure that ground vibrations will not damage or collapse adjacent structures or
excavations.
17. Remove all tools, parts and electrical cords before starting the unit.
18. When operating in an enclosed area, pipe excavator exhaust fumes outside. Continued
breathing of exhaust fumes may be fatal.
19. When servicing batteries, do not smoke or use open flames in the vicinity. Batteries
generate explosive gas during charging. There must be proper ventilation when charging
batteries.
20. When filling fuel tank, do not smoke or use open flame in the vicinity.
21. If abnormal equipment operation is observed, discontinue use immediately and correct the
problem.
22. Store oily rags in approved containers, and away from engine exhaust system. 23. Make
sure that the vibrator control is OFF before starting the excavator engine. 24. Do not adjust, or
set, hydraulic pressures higher or lower than those specified in
this manual.
25. Never operate this equipment with hydraulic hoses that are damaged or
“kinked”. Replace damaged hoses immediately.
26. Be sure that the vibrator connection hoses do not kink, or pull tight, at any point within the
full range of excavator motion.
27. Never attempt to connect quick disconnects when the engine is running.
28. Do not pull on, or allow hoses to get snagged, when moving the excavator.
29. Do not attempt to locate hydraulic leaks with your hands. High pressure hydraulic leaks
can penetrate the skin, causing severe damage, blood poisoning and infection. Do not
attempt to repair leaks while the equipment is in
operation.
30. Do not attempt to tighten, or loosen, fittings or hoses when the machine is in operation.
31. Always check the excavator load radius chart before lifting vibrator and/or piles.
32. Check vibrator swivel retaining nut, and swivel nut locking bolt for tightness
daily.
33. A properly maintained fire extinguisher, suitable for oil fires, must be kept in the
immediate vicinity of equipment operations.
34. When moving or transporting this equipment, insure that the vehicle or vessel is of
sufficient capacity to handle the load, and that the equipment is properly tied down.
35. Be sure that all equipment parts are tight, or properly secured, before shipment.
Unsecured parts may vibrate loose and fall, during transport, causing injury or property
damage.
36. Keep excavator, piles, vibrator, wire rope and other equipment at least 15’ (5M) from
electrical power lines, transformers and other electrical equipment, or at such distance as
required by applicable safety codes.
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