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MATWELD, INC. PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180
Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without notice.
12/09
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WHEN WORKING NEAR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE CONDUC-
TORS ARE ENERGIZED AND THAT HOSES AND CLOTHING CAN CONDUCT HARMFUL ELEC-
TRICITY. USE HOSES LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NONCONDUCTIVE.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL AT EXCESSIVE FLUID TEMPERATURES OPERATOR DISCOMFORT
AND POTENTIAL BURNS CAN RESULT AT HIGH OIL TEMPERATURES.
• NEVER WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING THAT CAN GET ENTANGLED IN THE WORKING PARTS OF THE
TOOLS OR BE CARELESS WITH HANDS, FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS AROUND THE WORK-
ING PARTS OF THE TOOLS. HYDRAULIC TOOLS EXERT HIGH TORQUE AND FORCE AND CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF IMPROPERLY USED.
• TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, ALL TOOL REPAIR, MAINTENANCE OR
SERVICE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED AND PROPERLY TRAINED PERSON-
NEL.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS OIL INJECTION RESISTANT WORK GLOVES,
SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY BOOTS, EAR PROTECTION AND OTHER SAFETY APPAREL DICTAT-
ED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR APPLICABLE FOR THE JOB YOU ARE DOING AND THE TOOL YOU
ARE USING.
• DO NOT CLEAN INSPECT OR REPAIR THE TOOL WHILE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE.
ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
• OIL INJECTION HAZARD EXISTS WITH THIS TOOL. OIL INJECTION IS A CONDITION WHERE
HYDRAULIC OIL IS INJECTED UNDER THE SKIN FROM PRESSURE IN THE LINE. ALWAYS WEAR
GLOVES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS IMMEDIATELY. NEVER CARRY A TOOL BY THE HOSES.
• DO NOT USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, FIT-
TINGS, OR OTHER COMPONENTS SHOWING WIRE BRAID, NICKS, CUTS, DAMAGE OR ABRA-
SIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND / OR PERSONAL INJU-
RY OR DEATH.
• CLEAN UP ANY OIL OR FLUID SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
