APE 100 WICK, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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II-2
MODEL 100
BOTTOM DRIVE
WICK INSERTER
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
II. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
14. Insure that ground vibrations will not damage or collapse adjacent structures or
excavations.
15. Remove all tools, parts and electrical cords before starting the unit.
16. When operating in an enclosed area, pipe exhaust fumes outside. Continued breathing
of exhaust fumes may be fatal.
17. When servicing batteries, do not smoke or use open fl ames in the vicinity. Batteries
generate explosive gas during charging. There must be proper ventilation when charging
batteries.
18. When fi lling fuel tank, do not smoke or use open fl ame in the vicinity.
19. If abnormal equipment operation is observed, discontinue use immediately and correct
the problem.
20. Do not adjust, or set, hydraulic pressures higher or lower than those specifi ed in this
manual.
21. Never operate this equipment with hydraulic hoses that are damaged or “kinked”.
Replace damaged hoses immediately.
22. Do not lift, or support, hydraulic hoses with wire rope slings.
23. Do not pull on, or attempt to move equipment, with hydraulic hoses.
24. 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.
25. Do not attempt to tighten, or loosen, fi ttings or hoses when the machine is in operation.
26. A properly maintained fi re extinguisher, suitable for oil fi res, must be kept in the immediate
vicinity of equipment operations.
27. When moving or transporting this equipment, insure that the vehicle or vessel is of
suffi cient capacity to handle the load, and that the equipment is properly tied down.
28. 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.
29. Keep crane boom, mandrel, lead system, 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.