Elliott ET850 Series, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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ET850 Pneumatic Rolling Motors
be properly repaired or replaced by an Elliott service facility. For all repairs, insist on
only identical replacement parts.
• Keep Hands Away from All Moving Parts.
• Do Not Overreach. Maintain Control. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense. DO NOT use a
tool when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication causing decreased control.
• Maintain Tool Carefully. Keep tools clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubrication, maintenance and changing accessories.
• Maintain Labels and Nameplates. These carry important information and will assist you
in ordering spare and replacement parts. If unreadable or missing, contact an Elliott
service facility for a replacement.
• Some individuals are susceptible to disorders of the hands and arms when exposed to
task which involve highly repetitive motions or vibration. Those individuals predisposed
to vasculatory or circulation problems may be particularly susceptible. Cumulative
trauma disorders such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tendonitis can be caused
by repetitions, forceful exertions of the hands and arms. These disorders develop
gradually over periods of weeks, months and years.
• Tasks should be performed in such a manner that the wrists are maintained in a neutral
position, which is not flexed, hyper extended, or turned side to side.
• Stressful postures should be avoided and can be controlled through tool selection and
work location. Any user suffering from prolonged symptoms of tingling, numbness,
clumsiness or weakened grip, nocturnal pain in the hand or any other disorder of the
shoulders, arms, wrists or fingers is advised to consult with a physician.
• The following recommendations will help reduce or moderate the effects of repetitive
work motions and/or extended vibration exposure.
a.) Use a minimum hand grip force consistent with proper control and safe operation.
b.) Keep body and hands warm and dry.
c.) Avoid anything that inhibits blood circulation (ie. Smoking Tobacco, Cold
Temperatures, etc)
d.) Avoid highly repetitive movements of hands and wrists, and continuous vibration
exposure.
• Work gloves with vibration reducing liners and wrist supports are available from some
manufactures of industrial work gloves. Tool wraps and grips are also available from
a number of different manufacturers. WARNING! Proper fit gloves are important.
Improperly fitted gloves may restrict blood flow to the fingers and can substantially
reduce grip strength.
SAFETY GUIDELINES