5
Power Drive Safety
•
Follow instructions on proper use of this machine.
Do not use for other purposes such as drilling
holes or turning winches. Other uses or modifying this machine for other applications may increase the
risk of serious injury.
•
When threading 3/4" or larger pipe, use support device to resist threading forces.
Use an
appropriate support device per these instructions. Support devices improve control and reduce the risk of
striking, crushing, and/or other injuries.
•
When using a support device other than the supplied support arm, the support device must react
against the gear housing or fan housing.
Support devices contacting the motor housing or handle may
damage these parts or increase the risk of injury.
•
Always firmly hold the power drive when threading or backing die head off the pipe to resist
threading forces, regardless of support device use.
This will reduce the risk of striking, crushing and
other injuries.
•
Do not use this power drive if ON/OFF switch is broken.
This switch is a safety device that lets you
shut off the motor by releasing the switch.
•
Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating machines.
Keep sleeves and jackets buttoned.
Do not reach across the machine or pipe. Clothing can be caught by the pipe or machine resulting in
entanglement.
•
One person must control the work process and machine operation.
Only the operator should be in
the work area when the machine is running. This helps reduce the risk of injury.
•
Do not use dull or damaged dies.
Sharp cutting tools require less torque and the power drive is easier
to control.
•
Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease.
Allows for better control of tool.
•
Keep floors dry and free of slippery materials such as oil.
Slippery floors invite accidents.
•
Only use our Hongli die heads with the Power Drives
Other die heads may not fit correctly in the
power drive increasing the risk of equipment damage and personal injury.
