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WWW.AMERICANPILEDRIVING.COM
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MODEL 300-4 VIBRO
Copyright © 2020 American Piledriving Equipment Inc. All Rights Reserved
1.
Read and follow any safety instructions in the
Excavator operators manual.
2.
Only well-trained and experienced personnel
should operate or maintain this equipment.
3.
Do
NOT
adjust, lubricate or repair the unit when
it is in operation or lifted above ground level.
4.
Do
NOT
remove, paint over and/or cover
warning or safety labels. If labels become
damaged or unreadable, replace immediately.
5.
All personnel should wear approved safety
clothing, including HARD HATS, SAFETY
SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES and HEARING
PROTECTION when near this equipment.
6.
Do
NOT
stand close to this equipment when it
is in operation. Dirt and parts may fall.
NEVER
stand under operating or elevated equipment.
Keep your eyes on the hammer while it is in
operation.
7. When maintaining and/or repairing the
equipment,
NEVER
substitute parts not
supplied or approved in writing by APE.
Do
NOT
NOT
weld or flame cut on this
equipment.
8.
Do
NOT
use or store flammable liquids on or
near the engine.
9. Ensure that all lifting equipment, including
cranes, wire rope, slings, hooks, shackles, etc.,
are properly sized for the worst case loads
anticipated during operations.
10. If there are any questions about the weights,
specifications or performance of the unit,
contact APE before handling and/or operating
the equipment.
11. Check wire rope clips for tightness and wire
ropes for wear daily.
When operating in an enclosed
area, exhaust fumes should be
piped outside.
Continued breathing of exhaust
fumes may prove
FATAL
.
12. Ensure that ground vibrations will not damage
or collapse adjacent structures or excavations.
(These precautions must be followed at all times to ensure personal and equipment safety.)
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation where
injury could occur but is unlikely to be serious or
lead to death.
NOTICE indicates information that may help or guide you
in the operation or service of the equipment.
DISCLAIMER
This unit was tested and flushed before leaving our
facility. In order to help provide years of trouble free
usage, please review the following documentation and
make sure to clean and flush the field piping before
connecting it to the power unit.
Refer to schematic diagrams and the BOM (Bill of
Materials) for component part specifications and
recommended spare parts.
When calling APE (American Piledriving Equipment),
always inform them of the supplied serial # in order to
obtain quicker service.
Read this manual thoroughly before
operating and / or working on the
equipment.
