Spartan Equipment SKID-PAC 1000, Technical Manual

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Spartan Equipment Technical Manual Skid-Pac
TM
1000, 1000B
ii
Safety Message Overview
In this manual, safety messages will
precede any task that may involve a
potentially hazardous condition. The
following is a sampling of potential hazards
that can arise during installation, operation,
maintenance and transport of the Spartan
Equipment attachment. It is not intended to
be all- inclusive.
CAUTION
Read, understand and
follow the instructions
provided by the
manufacturer of the
associated equipment
used to power this
Spartan Equipment for
any additional safety
precautions.
CAUTION
Keep personnel away from
the equipment while in
operation. Never operate
the Skid-Pac with workers
in close proximity to the
compactor.
CAUTION
Noise Hazard. Exposure to
high noise levels may
cause hearing loss. Wear
hearing protection when
operating the Skid-Pac.
CAUTION
Risk of eye injury from
flying debris. Wear eye
protection when operating
or servicing the Skid-Pac.
CAUTION
Burn hazard. Hydraulic
components, including
the motor, hoses and
valve become hot during
operation Avoid contact
with hot parts.
CAUTION
To avoid the risk of
injury, wear protective
equipment, including
appropriate clothing,
gloves, safety eyewear
and shoes when
handling the Skid-Pac.
CAUTION
Fluid penetration hazard.
Pressurized oil can
penetrate skin. Never use
hands to locate leaks.
Use cardboard. Regularly
inspect hoses for cuts
and other signs of
damage. Replacement
hoses must be the same
type and pressure rating.
CAUTION
Falls into open
excavations can cause
serious injury.
Establish pedestrian
barriers. Ground
vibrations may
collapse trench walls.
Excavations must be
shored to meet federal,
state and local
guidelines.