Manual hydraulic punch
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3 Intended use
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Danger! Never…
– …process several sheets placed on top of each other in one punching pro-
cess.
– …work on objects or components that are under electrical or mechanical ten-
sion.
– …work near live cables or electrical conductors.
– …never actuate the hand lever with a force greater than 30 kg (66 lbs).
– …make changes to the device or remove information labels.
– …use if damaged or parts are missing.
– …damage, kink or squeeze the hydraulic hose of the
Manual hydraulic
punch flexible
.
– …use the hand-operated hydraulic device without proper training.
– …use the device if you have not read and understood these operation instruc-
tions completely.
– …store or operate at temperatures above 60°C (140°F).
– …bring into contact with corrosive substances.
2.2
Personal safety equipment
The operating and maintenance personnel must always wear personal protective
equipment when working on the unit. The personal protective equipment com-
prises at least the following components:
– Safety shoes: for all work on the unit
– Safety goggles: for all work on the unit
– Gloves: for all work on the unit
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Intended use
Hand-operated punches
Manual hydraulic punch straight, Manual hydrau-
lic punch 90°
and
Manual hydraulic punch flexible
are intended to be used
for punching holes of different shapes in soft to medium-strength steel, alumini-
um and stainless steel sheets. Punch drivers must be operated and stored in a
dry environment and may not be used to punch more than one metal sheet at a
time.