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. Re- view them carefully before operating the tool and before performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel should develop additional pre- cautions relating to the specific work area and local safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in the space provided in this manual.
The HP TWIN8 Hydraulic Power Unit will provide safe and dependable service if operated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Read and under- stand 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.
•Operator must start in a work area without bystand- ers. The operator must be familiar with all prohibited work areas such as excessive slopes and danger- ous terrain conditions.
•Establish a training program for all operators to en- sure safe operation.
•Do not operate the power unit unless thoroughly trained or under the supervision of an instructor.
•Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear protection, breathing protection, head protection, and safety shoes at all times when operating the power unit and a hydraulic tool.
•Do not inspect or clean the power unit while it is run- ning. Accidental engagement of the unit can cause serious injury.
•Always use hoses and fittings rated at 2500 psi/172 bar with a 4 to 1 safety factor. Be sure all hose con- nections are tight.
•Be sure all hoses are connected for correct flow di- rection to and from the tool being used.
•Do not inspect hoses and fittings for leaks by using bare hands.
•NEVER OPERATE THE POWER UNIT IN A CLOSED SPACE. Inhalation of engine exhaust can be fatal.
•Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted power unit.
•Do not wear loose clothing or unbound long hair when operating the tool. Loose items can get en- tangled with the tool and cause serious injury.
•Keep all parts of your body away from the working parts of the power unit.
•Keep clear of hot engine exhaust.
•Do not add fuel to the power unit while the power unit is running or is still hot.
•Do not operate the power unit if gasoline odor is present.
•Do not use flammable solvents around the power unit engine.
•Do not operate the power unit within 3.3 ft/1 m of buildings, obstructions or flammable objects.
•Do not reverse tool rotation direction by changing fluid flow direction.
•Allow power unit engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
•Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels and warning stickers legible.
•To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all tool repair, maintenance and service must only be performed by authorized and properly trained per- sonnel.
•Do not operate the machine on excessive slopes or unstable terrain where “tip over” is a hazard.
•Do not exceed the rated limits of the equipment or use the equipment for applications beyond its de- sign capacity.
•Be aware of surrounding hazards. Noise created by the Power Unit and the tools it operates may mask early indications of approaching hazards.
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