Operator’s manual for the Pentruder MD1 Modular Drill System with MDU9 Modular Drive Unit - Original instructions
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General safety instructions
WARNING - DANGER OF LIFE!
It is potentially fatal to drill in a power line which is energized. The drill rig can
get energized
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A circuit breaker doesn’t protect against this danger.
WARNING!
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The MD1 Modular Drill System is state of the art and follows the present
regulations. However, incorrect handling of the machine can lead to
serious or even fatal injury to the operator and persons in proximity to
the machine.
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To maintain the level of safety inherent in the design of this machine,
only Tractive original spare parts may be fitted. Tractive AB disclaims all
responsibility for damages occurring as a result of use of non-original
parts.
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All persons which are operating or in any way working on the drilling
machine has to read and understand the whole operator’s manual and
especially the safety instructions, before any work is commenced. It is
the obligation of the buyer to make sure that the operator really has
received the information necessary to operate and take care of the
machine in a correct and safe way.
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The drill rig may only be operated and serviced by authorized and
trained personnel. The personnel should be trained by personnel which
is authorized by the manufacturer.
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No work should be commenced which cannot be judged to be safe.
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The operator is obligated to immediately inform about changes on the
drill rig which can impair the safety of the machine.
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The user is liable that the drill rig is in faultless condition and that all
functions are in order before work is commenced.
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Modifications or changes on the drill rig which might impair the safety of
the machine are not allowed.
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Before any kind of service or mounting on the drill rig is commenced, the
drill motor must always be switched off and the 32/63 Amp plug and
cable disconnected from the drill motor.
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Tractive AB is not responsible for damage on property or persons
whether they originate from incorrect handling or deficient maintenance
or as a consequence from not checking the machine for damage and/or
defects before taking it into use.
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Safety regulations at the work place must be followed as well as the
safety regulations of the operator’s manual for the drill motor used.
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The drilling machine may not be used in an environment where
explosion protected equipment is demanded.
