SECURE-GRIP IN-LINE HYDRAULIC FLANGE SPREADERS
OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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A CAUTION is used to indicate correct operating or maintenance procedures and practices to
prevent damage to, or destruction of equipment or other property.
A WARNING indicates a potential danger that requires correct procedures or practices to avoid
personal injury.
A DANGER is only used when your action or lack of action may cause serious injury or even
death.
IMPORTANT:
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the use of hydraulic equipment. The operator
must have read and understood all instructions,
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starting to operate the Equalizer equipment.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury and
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hydraulic components are rated to a safe
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WARNING: Do not overload equipment. Over-
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personal injury.
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the Equalizer Hand Pump, which has its safety
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pumps are used, ensure they are rated at a safe
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CAUTION: Make sure that all system compo-
nents are protected from external sources of
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ing machine parts, sharp edges and corrosive
chemicals.
CAUTION:
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Bends and kinks lead to premature hose failure.
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impact may cause internal damage to hose wire
strands; applying pressure to a damaged hose
may cause it to rupture. Do not place heavy
weights on the hoses, or allow vehicles to roll
over the hoses; crush damage will lead to pre-
mature hose failure.
WARNING: Immediately replace worn
or damaged parts with genuine Equalizer
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properly and withstand rated loads. For
repair or maintenance service contact your
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DANGER: To avoid personal injury keep
hands and feet away from the tool and
workpiece during operation.
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DANGER: Do not handle pressurised hos-
es. Escaping oil under pressure can pen-
etrate the skin, causing serious injury. If
oil is injected under the skin, seek medical
attention immediately.
WARNING: Never pressurize unconnected
couplers. Only use hydraulic equipment in
a connected system.
IMPORTANT: Do not lift hydraulic equip-
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rying handle or other means of safe trans-
port.
WARNING:
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CAUTION: Never hammer of force the tool
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are using the wrong size of tool.
CAUTION: Do not operate the equipment
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num disulphide grease.
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