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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to
yourself or others, read and understand the Safety
and operating instruction before installing,
operating, repairing, maintaining, or changing
accessories on the machine.
Post this Safety and operating instruction at work
locations, provide copies to employees, and make
sure that everyone reads the Safety and operating
instruction before operating or servicing the
machine.
In addition, the operator or the operator's employer
must assess the specific risks that may be present as
a result of each use of the machine.
Safety signal words
The safety signal words Danger, Warning and
Caution have the following meanings:
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION
Personal precautions and
qualifications
Only qualified and trained persons may operate or
maintain the machine. They must be physically able
to handle the bulk, weight, and power of the tool.
Always use your common sense and good
judgement.
Personal protective equipment
Always use approved protective equipment.
Operators and all other persons in the working area
must wear protective equipment, including at a
minimum:
> Protective helmet
> Hearing protection
> Impact resistant eye protection with side
protection
> Respiratory protection when appropriate
> Protective gloves
> Proper protective boots
> Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not
loose-fitting) that covers your arms and legs.
Drugs, alcohol or medication
WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication
Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your
judgment and powers of concentration. Poor
reactions and incorrect assessments can lead to
severe accidents or death.
►
Never use the machine when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
► No person who is under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication may operate the machine.
Installation, precautions
WARNING Whipping hydraulic hose
Hydraulic hoses under pressure can whip
uncontrollably if screws loosen or are loosened. A
whipping hydraulic hose can cause severe injuries.
►
Depressurise the hydraulic system before
loosening the connection of a hydraulic hose.
►
Tighten the nuts on the connections of the
hydraulic hoses to the required torque.
►
Check that the hydraulic hose and the connections
are not damaged.
WARNING Hydraulic oil at high
pressure
Thin jets of hydraulic oil under high pressure can
penetrate the skin and cause permanent injury.
► Immediately consult a doctor if hydraulic oil has
penetrated the skin.
► Never use your fingers to check for hydraulic fluid
leaks.
► Keep your face away from any possible leaks.
WARNING Hydraulic oil
Spilled hydraulic oil can cause burns, accidents due
to slippery conditions and will also harm the
environment.
► Take care of all spilled oil and handle it according
to your safety and environmental regulations.
► Never dismount the hydraulic machine when the
hydraulic oil is hot.
► Never run any hydraulic lines for attachment of
the hydraulic machine through the drivers cab.
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Safety and operating instructions