Vulcan Attachments V3GS, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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6. Generals and Safety information
6.1 General
Do not use or install the breaker until you can use
the carrier. Do not rush the learning process. Take
your time and learn how to operate the breaker
safely and efficiently.
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If there is anything you do not understand, ask
your Vulcan service center for advice.
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The breaker serial number is stamped on a metal
plate which is located on the back head near the
inlet connection.
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Correct reference to the serial number of the
breaker is important when ordering spare parts.
Identifying parts for specific breaker‟s is only
possible through the serial number
.
6.2 Safety
1) Manuals
a. Read this manual before installing,
operating, or maintaining the breaker. If
there is anything that you do not understand
ask your employer or your local Vulcan
dealer.
b. Keep this manual in good condition for
future reference.
2) Clothing
a. Proper clothing is important to prevent
injury. Loose clothing can get caught in the
machinery and cause bodily harm.
3) Work site
a. Inspect the working site before starting work.
b. Check for potholes, weak ground, hidden
rocks etc.
c. Check for utilities like water pipes, power
lines, and gas lines.
4) Metal splinters
a. Injury can be caused by flying splinters
when driving metal pins in and out.
b. Always wear safety glasses.
5) Accumulator
a. The accumulator is pressurized even when
there is no hydraulic pressure in the
breaker.
b. Attempting to dismantle the accumulator
without first releasing the pressure can
cause serious injury.
c. Do not try to dismantle the pressure
accumulator, contact your Vulcan service
center first.
6) Hydraulic pressure
a. Hydraulic fluid at system pressure is very
dangerous.
b. Before disconnecting or connecting the
hydraulic hoses, stop the carrier engine and
operate the controls to release the pressure
trapped in the hoses.
c. Keep all personnel away from the hydraulic
hoses during breaker operation.
- Regulation –
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Observe all of the laws, work site and local
regulations which affect you and your
equipment.
- Practice –
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Carrying out unfamiliar actions without practice
could cause serious injury to the operator and
any others on site.
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Practice away from the job site in a clear area.
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Keep other people away.
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Do not perform new operations until you are
confident you can carry them out safely.
- Equipment condition –
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Defective equipment can cause injury to
yourself and others. Do not operate equipment
that is defective or has missing parts.
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Make sure that the maintenance procedures in
this manual are completed before operation.
- Equipment limits –
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Operating the equipment beyond it‟ design
limits can cause damage and be hazardous.
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Do not operate the equipment beyond its limits.
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Do not try to upgrade the equipment‟s
performance with non-approved modifications.