SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The use of PPE is critical to safe operation and well-being of the operator. The following PPE and
information (this list is not all-inclusive) should be used in the safe operation of the
38 Special
Pump:
• Jewelry removed (especially necklaces and rings)
• Long hair tied back
• Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
• Safety glasses with side shields, or goggles
• Hearing protection
• Safety-toed footwear
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-approved hard hats
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved ventilation masks when dust is
present
• Protective gloves
• Rubber boots and rubber gloves when performing clean out procedures
General
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Make sure anyone operating the
3
8 Special
Skid Steer, Skid Mounted, or Trailer
Pump
is thoroughly familiar
and understand its
operation.
Keep all unauthorized and untrained personnel, especially children, away from
the machine.
•
For your safety and the safety of others, replace any missing or damaged warning decals by contacting the
manufacturer at 1-800-417-9272.
•
Never operate machine with the safety grate, guards, or safety devices removed or open. Do not alter any
safety guards.
•
Be sure any clothing you wear does not have strings, fringes, or other external tightening means that could
be caught in moving parts.
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Keep all body parts, clothing, jewelry, and solid objects away from all moving parts.
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Never perform any work on the machine while it is running. Before working on or cleaning the unit, turn the
ignition key off and disconnect the negative battery cable.
•
Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.
•
Do not use the
3
8 Special
concrete pump
for anything other than its designed purpose of
masonry
grout,
SCC( Self-Consolidating Concrete)
,
small diameter (up to 3/
8
-in.) media (pea gravel)
, shotcrete, slurry, and
light-wweight concrete.
•
Mixes with crushed aggregate are not recommended and may cause material separation.
•
Stay clear of moving parts while the machine is in operation.
•
Operate machine only in a properly vented environment.
•
Wear a mask and avoid breathing dust produced while using the machine. Dust may contain crystalline silica
and may cause serious health problems.
•
Always know the location of nearest fire extinguishers, first aid kit, and phone with first-responder contact
numbers in case of emergency.
EZG Manufacturing 1-800-417-9272
www.ezgmfg.com
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