Parts List, Assembly, & Operating Instructions, Form No. 102996, Bk. pg. 1 of 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - CONTINUED
WARNING: To help prevent personal injury,
GENERAL
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ALWAYS read and carefully follow the operating instructions and safety precautions before assembling
or using this nut splitter. Most problems with new equipment are caused by incorrect operation or
assembly.
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Read and carefully follow the operating instructions and safety precautions for the pump and cylinder
used with this nut splitter.
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Nut splitters can exert extremely high forces at moderate hydraulic pump pressures. If you have any
questions concerning how much force is exerted at a given pressure, contact your nearest Power
Team facility (see listing at the end of this document).
SET-UP
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The owner/operator of this nut splitter must see that it is installed and operated according to federal (OSHA),
state, local European (EU), and other safety standards where applicable.
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Install the press in an isolated area, or shield the nut splitter to minimize danger to others. Hydraulic pressure
can cause materials to break, possibly resulting in personal injury due to flying objects, falling objects, shifting
loads and other hazards.
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Guards, enclosures, monitors, interlocks, controls, restraints, and other devices must be used by the
owner/operator when this press is used for specific applications with hazards best known by the
owner/operator. For information regarding other applications, contact your nearest Power Team facility (see
listing at the end of this document).
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Additions of specific safety equipment, such as permanent enclosures, guards or shields, light curtains, etc., to
the nut splitter must be on separate, free-standing structures, or clamped to the nut splitter frame without
cutting, drilling, welding or otherwise modifying the structure or affecting it's function. Such modifications can
cause equipment damage and/or personal injury.
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Modifications to the structure and function of this nut splitter are not permitted, voids the warranty, may cause
personal injury, and voids the Declaration of Incorporation.
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The owner/operator of the nut splitter must ensure that all safety-related decals are installed, maintained, and
replaced if they become hard to read.
OPERATION
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The nut splitter operator and anyone within sight of the nut splitter must wear protective eyewear that meets the
requirements of OSHA, ANSI Z87.1, or applicable EU standards.
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It is the owner/operator's responsibility to use appropriate guarding to contain any pieces that might break or fly
apart when applying force. For added protection, always wrap the workpiece in a protective blanket before
applying force. Contact your nearest Power Team facility (see listing at the end of this document) for more
information about protective blankets.
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Keep hands out of the work area during operation.
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Workpieces must be well supported and aligned so that cylinder/ram force is straight, and parts being cut
cannot slip out or break.
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Use caution when loading and unloading the nut splitter.
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