Epiroc SB 1102, Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety and operating instructions
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2.2.4 Testing
Testing of the hydraulic installation must only be carried
out by professional technicians. The technicians must be
authorised to approve a hydraulic installation in accor-
dance with national directives.
2.2.5 Personal protective equipment
Always use approved protective equipment. Operators
and all other persons in the working area must wear pro-
tective 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.
2.2.6 Drugs, alcohol or medication
WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication
Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your judgment
and powers of concentration. Poor reactions and incor-
rect assessments can lead to severe accidents or death.
u Never use the machine when you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
u No person who is under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol or medication may operate the machine.
2.3 Carrier, precautions
Before using or transporting the carrier with the hydraulic
breaker attached, carefully read the carrier manufac-
turer's safety regulations and operating instructions.
Make sure that the carrier is equipped with adequate
protective features, including a protective screen in front
of the operator.
The hydraulic breaker must only be mounted on a carrier
with sufficient load capacity.
Carriers without sufficient load capacity will not provide
the required degree of stability and could even fall over
during hydraulic breaker use, causing injury and dam-
age.
2.4 Installation, precautions
2.4.1 Hydraulic system
DANGER Compressed gas, explosion hazard
The integrated piston accumulator is pressurized even
when the hydraulic system is shut off. To dismount the
accumulator without first releasing the nitrogen gas can
cause serious personal injury or death.
u
Fill the integrated piston accumulator with nitrogen
(N
2
) only.
u
Only authorised personnel are qualified to work with
the accumulator.
WARNING Hydraulic oil at high pressure
Thin jets of hydraulic oil under high pressure can pene-
trate the skin and cause permanent injury.
u Immediately consult a doctor if hydraulic oil has pen-
etrated the skin.
u
Never use your fingers to check for hydraulic fluid
leaks.
u
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.
u Take care of all spilled oil and handle it according to
your safety and environmental regulations.
u
Never dismount the hydraulic machine when the hy-
draulic oil is hot.
u
Never run any hydraulic lines for attachment of the
hydraulic machine through the drivers cab.
CAUTION Skin eczema
Hydraulic oil can cause eczema if it comes in contact
with the skin.
u
Avoid getting hydraulic oil on your hands.
u
Always use protective gloves when working with hy-
draulic oil.
u
Wash hands after contact with hydraulic oil.