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OPERATION MANUAL
2.2 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR HYDRAULIC PRESS
DO NOT use this machine unless you have been instructed in its safe use
and operation and have read and understood this manual.
Safety glasses must be worn at
all times in work areas.
Close fitting protective clothing or
overalls are encouraged
Appropriate protective footwear
with substantial uppers must be
worn.
Rings and jewelery must NOT be
worn in the workshop
PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
1. Ensure you are familiar with the operation of the hydraulic press.
2. Check for any hydraulic fluid leaks.
3. The press table must be clean and steel weights are flat and secure on press table.
4. Any forming die or cutting die must be inspected for safe use i.e. no cracks.
5. Ensure safety glasses or goggles are available and are worn by all persons in the vicinity.
6. Any test piece, project or material (work piece) to be pressed must be of an appropriate
thickness and safe to use on this equipment.
7. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately check suspect machinery.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
1. Place your test piece, project or material (work piece) securely on the press table.
2. Ensure the pressure valve is closed before operation.
3. Use the press handle, in a pumping action, to slowly lower the press hammer.
4. Use your shoulder muscles when operating – NOT your lower back.
5. Keep hands and fingers away from all clamping and moving parts.
6. Carefully and accurate alignment the press hammer face with the work piece for even force
to be applied.
7. Once the press hammer makes contact with the work piece, closely watch the PSI gauge
and note the pressure applied.
8. Once the work piece is pressed sufficiently, release the hammer pressure at the release
valve.
9. DO NOT apply excessive force with the press.
AFTER OPERATION COMPLETED
1. After use, clean the press down and place any tools and equipment in the appropriate
storage area – including the press handle.
2. Place all scrap or waste in the appropriate bin.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Beware of high forces applied
Eye injuries – flying or shattering objects
Pinch and squash
Laceration injuries
Potentially uneven forces being applied to the work piece
