Stanley 76501-02000, Manual

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employer and consult a qualified health professional.
1.5 ACCESSORY HAZARDS
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Disconnect the tool from the hydraulic pump before fitting or removing the nose assembly or accessory.
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Use only sizes and types of accessories and consumables that are recommended by the manufacturer of the tool; do
not use other types or sizes of accessories or consumables.
1.6 WORKPLACE HAZARDS
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Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace injury. Be aware of slippery surfaces caused by use of the tool and
also of trip hazards caused by the air line or hydraulic hose.
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Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings. There can be hidden hazards, such as electricity or other utility lines.
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The tool is not intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and is not insulated against contact with
electric power.
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Ensure that there are no electrical cables, gas pipes, etc., which can cause a hazard if damaged by use of the tool.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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Care should be taken to ensure that spent mandrels do not create a hazard.
1.7 NOISE HAZARDS
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Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent, disabling hearing loss and other problems, such as tinnitus
(ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears). Therefore, risk assessment and the implementation of
appropriate controls for these hazards are essential.
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Appropriate controls to reduce the risk may include actions such as damping materials to prevent workpieces from
“ringing”.
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Use hearing protection in accordance with employer’s instructions a nd as required by occupational health and safety
regulations.
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Operate and maintain the tool as recommended in the instruction manual, to prevent an unnecessary increase in the
noise level.
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Ensure that the silence within the mandrel collector is in place and in good working order when the tool is being
operated.
1.8 VIBRATION HAZARDS
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Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to the nerves and blood supply of the hands and arms.
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Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions and keep your hands warm and dry.
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If you experience numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin in your fingers or hands, stop using the tool, tell
your employer and consult a physician.
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Where possible Support the weight of the tool in a stand, tensioner or balancer, because a lighter grip can then be
used to support the tool.
1.9 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC POWER TOOLS
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The operating hydraulic supply must not exceed 550 bar (8000 PSI).
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Oil under pressure can cause severe injury.
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Do not fit flexible hydraulic hoses rated at less than 700 bar (10,000 PSI) working pressure at a flow rate of 2.73 l/min
(200 in3/min).
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Never leave operating tool unattended. Disconnect hydraulic hose and electrical cable from the pump unit when tool
is not in use, before changing accessories or when making repairs.