APE ROBOVIBE, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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VIBRATORY
DRIVER/EXTRACTOR
II. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
A. GENERAL
When unloading and unpacking the vibratory driver, use extreme care. For your
protection, make a thorough inspection of the unit immediately on delivery. In case
of any damage or shortage, notify the transit agent at once and have the delivering
carrier make a notation on the freight bill.
B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety is basically common sense. There are standard safety rules, but each
situation has its own peculiarities which can not always be covered by rules.
Therefore, your experience and common sense will be your best guide to safety.
Be ever watchful for safety hazards and correct deficiencies promptly.
Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operations:
B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Read this manual thoroughly before operating or working on the equipment.
2. Read and follow any safety instructions in the excavator operators manual.
3. Only well trained and experienced personnel should attempt to operate or
maintain this equipment.
4. CAREFUL WHEN LIFTING OR CARRYING PILES IN THE VIBRATOR
CLAMP. CLAMP MAY LOSE PRESSURE WHEN UNIT IS NOT VIBRATING.
5. Never adjust, lubricate or repair the unit when it is in operation, or lifted above
ground level.
6. Never remove, paint over or cover warning or safety labels. If labels become
damaged or unreadable, replace immediately.
7. All personnel should wear approved safety clothing, including HARD HATS,
SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES and HEARING PROTECTION when in
the vicinity of this machinery.
8. Do not stand any closer to this equipment than necessary when it is in
operation. Parts may loosen and fall. Never stand under operating, or
elevated, equipment.
9. When maintaining or repairing the equipment, never substitute parts not
supplied, or approved in writing, by APE.
10. Do not weld, or flame cut, on this equipment.
11. Never use or store flammable liquids on or near the engine.
12. Insure that all lifting equipment, including wire rope, slings, hooks, shackles,
etc., are properly sized for the worst case loads anticipated during operations.
13. If there are any questions about the weights, specifications, or performance of
the unit, contact APE, or the excavator manufacturer, before handling or
operating the equipment.
14. If the equipment is to be used for anything other than driving or extracting plumb
piles, contact APE before using the unit.
15. Check wire rope clips for tightness, and check wire ropes for wear, daily.
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