3. Safety Information
3.1. General
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Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always comply with the safety precautions given in this
manual, and with all stickers and tags attached to the tool and hoses.
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All safety precautions are given for your safety. Read to understand and follow all safety, maintenance and
operation instructions before you use or maintain the tool.
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Review the manual daily before using the tool.
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Follow all safety guidelines given you by your supervisor. Do not use the tool if you have any questions about
the operation, safety or maintenance of this tool . Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
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Pandrol has no control over the tool use or operation once it leaves the plant. Pandrol has no control over
operator or maintainer selection. The customer must assume responsibility for the tool suitability for a particular
function.
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During use of the tool, good judgement must be used to work safely and efficiently without endangering
themselves or bystanders.
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Understanding of the operation and maintenance manual is essential for anyone using or maintaining the tool.
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Warnings and safety precautions described in this document shall only be considered as a minimum. National
conditions, standards and regulations override conditions, standards and regulations described in this
document.
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Work with the machine is only to be carried out by qualified personnel, well-informed and educated in general
railway workmanship and specifically in the conditions, standards and regulations on specific rail track.
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The machine may only be used for its specified purpose.
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Any adjustments or service on the machine is only allowed to be done by qualified personnel that have read
and understood this manual and have had training and information from Pandrol.
3.2. Safety actions
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Read and understand all safety regulations and warnings before installation, operating or performing
maintenance on this machine.
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Do not operate the tool until you have been thoroughly and properly trained or under the supervision of an
instructor.
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Check power source daily to determine if correct flow and pressure are available. Never exceed flows or
pressures for the tool being used. Personal injury or damage to the tool can result.
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Operators must clear the work area of non-essential personnel. Flying debris can cause serious injury.
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The operator must be familiar with all prohibited work areas such as unsafe grades, poor footing areas and
overhead hazards.
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Use standards and regulations, accident prevention regulations and regulations concerning special ambient
conditions (e.g. areas potentially endangered by explosive materials, heavy pollution or corrosive influences).
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Maintain balance and proper footing at all times. Never overreach to the extent that a broken part or sudden
movement of the tool can cause you to lose your balance and fall, or cause injury to your self or someone else.
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