10
www.blastrac.eu
3.8
Battery safety (12V)
a)
Only use Blastrac approved batteries. Blastrac cannot guarantee the safety of the machine when other
batteries are used.
b)
Every service work on batteries should only be done by trained personnel.
c)
The battery contains lead-acid, do not disassemble, heat above 60°C, or incinerate.
d)
Immediately flush eyes with cold, fresh water for a minimum of 15 minutes if electrolytic acid comes in
contact with eyes. Seek professional medical attention immediately.
e)
For work with the battery you need to remove all metal jewelry like rings, watches, necklaces etc. They
can be a cause of serious burns.
f)
The old battery should be recycled. Batteries contain harmful materials, like lead en sulphuric acid. These
materials form an environmental and health hazard. Therefore it is imperative that they are recycled
responsibly in accordance with local disposal and environmental regulations.
3.9
Transport safety
a)
Be aware of your surroundings and machine operating level. Do not side hill, do not run on steep incline,
this could cause machine to tip over.
b)
The weight of the grinding machine is between 399 and 639 kg. Use a crane or lift when transporting the
machine, use the lifting eyes of the machine.
c)
Before every use check the lifting eyes and welds for: deformation, damages, cracks, corrosion and wear.
d)
Only lift the machine as shown in the picture below.
e)
When lifting the machine from the ground, always use the lowest lifting speed. The cables must first be
tensioned at this speed; they must not be slack when the machine is lifted from the ground.
f)
During hoisting make sure to be at a safe distance from the machine with the most optimal view on the
machine and working environment.
g)
Never stand directly below the machine.
h)
When transporting the machine do so in such a manner that damage due to the effects of the use of
force or incorrect loading and unloading is avoided.
i)
The lifting eyes can also be used to fasten the machine on a pallet or during transport.
j)
Always drive backwards when driving up to a ramp or grade, and forwards when driving of the ramp.
k)
Chock wheels for transport and keep control handle in neutral position.
l)
Don’t leave the machine unsecured on jobsites.
m)
Park the machine always on a flat horizontal and levelled surface.
n)
Make sure the floating shroud is in transport mode when you transport the machine.
o)
Make sure the electrical cable and dust hose are disconnected.
p)
Store the cleaned and dry machine in a humid free room. Protect the electrical motor from moisture, heat
dust and shocks.
q)
Never use the machine for lifting or transporting persons or items.
It is not allowed to lift the machine without appropriate appliances as a lift or crane, lift the machine
with a rope on the lifting eyes as showed in imagine mentioned below.
Make sure the floating shroud is in transport mode when you transport the machine
.
65. Transport mode
modemodemode
11% / 10° max.
