MATWELD, INC. PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180
Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without notice.
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WHEN WORKING NEAR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE CONDUC-
TORS ARE ENERGIZED AND THAT HOSES AND CLOTHING CAN CONDUCT HARMFUL ELECTRIC-
ITY. USE HOSES LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NONCONDUCTIVE.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL AT EXCESSIVE FLUID TEMPERATURES OPERATOR DISCOM-
FORT AND POTENTIAL BURNS CAN RESULT AT HIGH OIL TEMPERATURES.
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NEVER WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING THAT CAN GET ENTANGLED IN THE WORKING PARTS OF THE
TOOLS OR BE CARELESS WITH HANDS, FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS AROUND THE WORK-
ING PARTS OF THE TOOLS. HYDRAULIC TOOLS EXERT HIGH TORQUE AND FORCE AND CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF IMPROPERLY USED.
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TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, ALL TOOL REPAIR, MAINTENANCE OR
SERVICE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED AND PROPERLY TRAINED PERSON-
NEL.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS OIL INJECTION RESISTANT WORK GLOVES,
SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY BOOTS, EAR PROTECTION AND OTHER SAFETY APPAREL DIC-
TATED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR APPLICABLE FOR THE JOB YOU ARE DOING AND THE TOOL
YOU ARE USING.
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DO NOT CLEAN INSPECT OR REPAIR THE TOOL WHILE CONNECTED TO THE POWER
SOURCE. ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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OIL INJECTION HAZARD EXISTS WITH THIS TOOL. OIL INJECTION IS A CONDITION WHERE
HYDRAULIC OIL IS INJECTED UNDER THE SKIN FROM PRESSURE IN THE LINE. ALWAYS WEAR
GLOVES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS IMMEDIATELY. NEVER CARRY A TOOL BY THE HOSES.
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DO NOT USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES, FITTINGS,
OR OTHER COMPONENTS SHOWING WIRE BRAID, NICKS, CUTS, DAMAGE OR ABRASIONS.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND / OR PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
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CLEAN UP ANY OIL OR FLUID SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
