Wallenstein WX470, Operator'S Manual

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2.4 Safety Rules
Provide operating instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the machine. Review these instructions
annually.
• Read and understand ALL Safety and
Operating instructions in the manual and
follow them. The most important safety
device on this equipment is a SAFE
operator.
• Review safety related items annually with all personnel who
are operating the machine or performing maintenance.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
The suggested equipment includes but is not limited to the
following:
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Hearing Protection
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Protective glasses, goggles, or face shield
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Heavy work gloves
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Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Prolonged exposure to loud noise
may cause permanent hearing loss.
Wear hearing protection on a full-time
basis. Noise over 85 dB on a long-term
basis can cause severe hearing loss.
Prolonged exposure to noise 90 dB
or above can cause permanent, total
hearing loss.
• Keep a first-aid kit available for use
should the need arise and know how to
use it.
• Read and understand all safety signs located on the
machine before operating, servicing, adjusting, or cleaning.
• Inspect and secure all guards before starting.
• Inspect and secure all guards before starting.
• Have a fire extinguisher available for use should
the need arise. Know how to use it.
• Do not expect a person who has not learned all operation
and safety instructions to use the machine. An untrained
operator is not qualified and is exposed to possible serious
injury or death. It is the owner's responsibility to make sure
to the operator has familiarity and understanding of the
machine.
2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines
The safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main
concerns in designing and developing equipment. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment.
As the operator, you can avoid many accidents by observing the
following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury
or death, study the following precautions and insist everyone
follows them.
Always place the machine in a Safe Condition before
performing any service, maintenance work, and storage
preparation.
SAFE CONDITION
1. Lower splitter to ground.
2. Shut off hydraulics.
3. Shut off the engine.
4. Be sure all components have stopped moving.
5. Set the parking brake.
6. Remove and retain the ignition key.
• Never use equipment with safety shields removed. Keep all
shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for
repairs, reinstall the shield prior to use.
• Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not
readable or is missing. Location of safety signs is indicated
in this manual.
• Do not allow anyone other than a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person to operate this machine.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons
unfamiliar with its operation.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized
modification may result in serious injury or death and may
impair the function and life of the equipment.
• Never exceed the limits of the machine. If its ability to do
the job or to do it safely is in question—
STOP IMMEDIATELY!
• Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic system
are kept in good condition and are clean.
• Before applying pressure to the system,
make sure all components are tight, and
that lines, hoses and couplings are not
damaged.
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