SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always comply with the safety precautions given in this manual and on the stickers and tags attached to the tool and hose.
These safety precautions are given for your safety. Review them carefully before operating the tool and before performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel should develop additional precautions relating to the specific work area and local safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in the space provided on page 5 in this manual.
The mounted hydraulic drop hammers will provide safe and dependable service if operated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Read and understand this manual and any stickers and tags attached to the tool and hoses before operation. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Check the rules and regulations at your location. The rules might include an employer's work safety program. Regulations may identify hazards such as working around utility sup- ply lines or hazardous slopes.
BE THOROUGHLY TRAINED BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT ALONE
•Operator training must start in an area without bystanders and use all the controls until he/she can control the machine fully under the conditions of the work area.
•When learning to operate a machine, do so at a slow pace.
KNOW THE WORK CONDITIONS
•The operator must know any prohibited uses or work areas for the machine. For example, excessive slopes and poor or dangerous terrain conditions must be avoided.
OBEY SAFETY RULES
•Operate the tool in accordance with all laws and regulations which affect you, your equipment and the
•Do not operate the tool until you have read this manual and thoroughly understand all safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
•The operator must be familiar with all prohibited work areas such as excessive slopes and dangerous terrain conditions.
•Do not operate the tool until you have read the carrier equipment manual and thoroughly understand all safety, operation and maintenance instructions. The word “carrier”, as used in this manual, means a skidsteer loader, backhoe or excavator used to operate the tool.
•Ensure that all maintenance procedures recommended in this manual are completed before using the equipment.
•Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during demolition could generate dust potentially containing a variety of hazardous substances such as asbestos, silica or lead. Inhalation of dust containing these or other hazardous substances could result in serious injury, cancer or death. Protect yourself and those around you. Research and understand the ma terials you are cutting. Follow correct safety procedures and comply with all applicable national, state or provisional health and safety regulations relating to them, including, if appropriate arranging for the safe disposal of the materials by a quali fied person.
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