3. Safe operating practices
Inappropriate operation could result in serious personal injury, property damage or death. Read and
understand all procedures and safety instructions before using the MJet V3. Observe all safety information
on this page and note specific safety requirements as explained by procedures called out in this manual.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury, property damage or death.
A. Work area safety
1.
Wear personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and light leather
work gloves (OSHA approved or personal protective equipment directive 89/686/EEC compliant).
2.
Wear close fitting clothing to avoid clothing getting trapped in belt drive.
3.
Keep long hair tucked back and refrain from wearing any jewlery.
4.
The safe operation of this equipment requires that the operators be on stable footing.
5.
Stay clear of cables or lines under tension.
6.
Stay clear of pressurized line and pipe.
7.
Use the blower only for its intended purpose.
8.
Do not place cable reel too close to unit. Place the reel far enough away from the unit to ensure
proper control.
9.
Keep hands away from belt drive while blower is in operation.
B. Pneumatic devices
The MJet V3 is a pneumatic device, using pressurized air to project cable at high velocities. Please
observe the following precautions when operating the blower:
1.
Forced air creates flying debris. Always wear personal protective equipment. Severe personal
injury could result.
2.
Ensure no personnel are in the destination access vault during the blowing operation. It could
result in severe personal injury.
C. Electrical devices
The controller and digital display are electrical devices. Electrical shock hazards exist that could result in
severe personal injury or death. Observe the following precautions to avoid electrical hazards:
1.
Do not operate in or near water. This includes setting the unit on a wet surface or exposing to rain.
2.
Do not operate when there is lightening or extreme weather. An earth stake driven into the ground
as added protection is recommended if there is any chance of extreme weather developing.
3.
Do not remove the digital display cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
D. Working at night requirements
1.
Operator must provide portable lighting that achieves a light intensity of at least 200 Lux
(Lumens/m^2).
**Misuse will void warranty**
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