Hugh Crane COMMANDO 1000 Range, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd
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COMMANDO ®
1000 Range BARROW UNIT
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6. HEALTH & SAFETY
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COMMANDO
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RANGE
General and operational safety
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COMMANDO
®
equipment/machinery is designed and constructed for industrial /
commercial use only for high pressure water cleaning and jetting activities and
similar in controlled environments with third parties exclude from the work area.
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It should only be used by persons trained and competent in its operation in
accordance with the instructions within this manual, and should only be maintained /
repaired by persons trained and competent to do so, following the isolation and
making safe of the equipment as detailed within this manual.
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The machine must not be misused in any way, nor any hazardous areas accessed,
for example by directing the water jet at other person or animals. Nor should the
equipment/jet be directed by the operator at himself, for example used for cleaning
the operator or his clothing.
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The machine should only be used in a safe location away from other persons not
involved in the activity and a safe working area should be established with other
persons kept away and clear of the hazard area.
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The machine should not be left unattended where there is the possibility of access
or operation by unauthorised persons.
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The machine should only be located in well-ventilated areas where exhaust fumes
are able to safely disperse.
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The machine should only be used with clean water, NEVER any other liquid.
Mechanical hazards (rotating parts etc.)
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Never attempt to adjust, clean or disconnect any part of the machine with the
engine/motor running. Always either stop the engine or disconnect the unit from the
electrical supply before carrying out any such tasks.
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All rotating and moving parts are enclosed either within the item itself
(engine/motor/pump) or by a solid bolted guard/enclosure which prevents operator
contact during normal operation.
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The machine should never be operated without these protective features in place.
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Removal of such features should only take place for the purposes of fault finding,
maintenance and repair, carried out by trained and competent persons only,
following the unit and any accessories being stopped, isolated and depressurised as
follows:
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Ensure the COMMANDO
®
unit is stopped and take precautions to prevent it
from being started.
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Ensure that the HP water is depressurised
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Ensure that no hazardous chemicals are present which could cause harm.