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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION Skin eczema
Hydraulic oil can cause eczema if it comes in contact
with the skin.
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Avoid getting hydraulic oil on your hands.
► Always use protective gloves when working with
hydraulic oil.
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Wash hands after contact with hydraulic oil.
Operation, precautions
WARNING Operating pressure
If the maximum operating pressure for the hydraulic
machine is exceeded, it can result in material damage
and personal injury.
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Always run the hydraulic machine with the correct
operating pressure. See "Technical data".
DANGER Unprotected impeller
An unprotected impeller can cause serious personal
injury
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Never run the machine without suction strainer
and base plate.
WARNING Unexpected movements
The machine is exposed to heavy strains when used.
Accessories may break due to fatigue after a certain
amount of use. If the accessory breaks or gets stuck,
there may be sudden and unexpected movement
that can cause injuries. Furthermore, losing your
balance or slipping may cause injury.
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If the discharge hose is kinked, it could be forced
out of the operator's hands, which could cause
injury. Always remove kinks, before the pump is
started.
► Pay attention not to lose balance when
submerging or taking out the pump from the
water, use a proper lifting device.
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Always inspect the equipment prior to use. Never
use the equipment if you suspect that it is
damaged.
► Make sure that the pump and its accessories are
clean and free of grease and oil.
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Moving parts may crush and cut, never check
bores or passages with hands or fingers.
► Never strike or abuse the equipment.
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Check regularly for wear on the accessories, and
check whether there are any signs of damage or
visible cracks.
► Pay attention and look at what you are doing.
WARNING Projectiles
During operating, particles or jets of liquid may
become projectiles and cause personal injury by
striking the operator or other persons. To reduce
these risk:
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Use approved personal protective equipment and
safety helmet, including impact resistant eye
protection with side protection.
► Make sure that no unauthorised persons trespass
into the working zone.
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Keep the workplace free from foreign objects.
► Jets of liquid from the discharge hose could
contain solids travelling at a great speed. Do not
direct the liquid jets towards other personnel.
WARNING Slipping, tripping and
falling hazards
There is a risk of slipping or tripping or falling, for
example tripping on the hoses or on other objects.
Slipping or tripping or falling can cause injury. To
reduce this risk:
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Always make sure that no hose or other object is
in your way or in any other person's way.
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Always make sure you are in a stable position with
your feet as far apart as your shoulders width and
keeping a balanced body weight.
DANGER Electrical hazard
The machine is not electrically insulated. If the
machine comes into contact with electricity, serious
injuries or death may result.
► Never operate the machine near any electric wire
or other source of electricity.
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Make sure that there are no concealed wires or
other sources of electricity in the working area.
WARNING Involuntary start
Involuntary start of the machine may cause injury.
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Keep your hands away from the start and stop
device until you are ready to start the machine.
► Learn how the machine is switched off in the event
of an emergency.
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Stop the machine immediately in all cases of
power supply interruption.
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Safety and operating instructions