Safety and operating instructions - Crowder Hydraulic Tools

Safety and operating instructionswww.CrowderSupply.com • Toll Free: 888-883-5144ALF 72D, ALF 72D-1, ALF 67/80D, BMK 62SCrowder Supply Co., Inc. • 8495 Roslyn St., Commerce City, CO 80022 • Toll Free: 888-883-5144 • www.CrowderSupply.comThe following may help to reduce exposure tovibration for the operator:► Let the tool do the job. Use a minimum hand gripconsistent with proper control and safe operation.► When the percussion mechanism is activated, theonly body contact with the machine you shouldhave is your hands on the handle. Avoid anyother contact, e.g. supporting any part of the bodyagainst the machine or leaning onto the machinetrying to increase the feed force. It is also importantnot to keep the trigger engaged while extractingthe tool from the work surface.► Make sure that the working tool is well-maintained,not worn out, and of the proper size. Working toolsthat are not well-maintained, or that are worn out,or that are not of the proper size result in longertime to complete a task (and a longer periodof exposure to vibration) and may result in orcontribute to higher levels of vibration exposure.► Immediately stop working if the machine suddenlystarts to vibrate strongly. Before resuming thework, find and remove the cause of the increasedvibrations.► Comply with the recommended air-pressure whenoperating the machine. Either higher or lower airpressurehas the potential of resulting in higherlevels of vibration.► Do not grab, hold or touch the inserted working toolwhen using the machine.► Participate in health surveillance or monitoring,medical exams, and training programs offered byyour employer and when required by law.See the "Noise & Vibration Declaration Statement"for the machine, found at the end of these Safety andOperating instructions.Machine modification hazardWarningAny machine modification not approved by AtlasCopco may result in serious injuries to yourself orothers.► The machine must not be modified withoutAtlas Copco's permission.► Use only original parts and accessoriesapproved by Atlas Copco.Additional safety instructions► Machines and accessories must only be used fortheir intended purpose.► Only qualified and trained persons may operate ormaintain the machine.► Learn how the machine is switched off in the eventof an emergency.► The maximum permissible air pressure for themachine must not be exceeded.► Release the start and stop device immediately inall cases of power supply interruption.► Always inspect the equipment prior to use. Donot use the equipment if you suspect that it isdamaged.► Always use your common sense and goodjudgment.► Pay attention and look at what you are doing.► Do not use the machine when you are tired orunder the influence of drugs, alcohol or anythingelse that may affect your vision, reactions orjudgment.► Participate in safety and training courses.► Never strike or abuse any equipment.► Keep the machine and tools in a safe place, out ofthe reach of children and locked up.► Make sure that all the attached and relatedequipment is properly maintained.► Signs and stickers bearing important informationregarding personal safety and care of the machineare supplied with every machine. Make surethat the signs are always legible. New signs andstickers can be ordered from the spare parts list.► Make sure that no unauthorised personneltrespass into the working zone.► Keep the workplace clean and free from foreignobjects.► Never point a compressed air hose at yourself oranyone else. To avoid the risk of getting injured,never use compressed air to blow e.g. dust, dirtetc. from your clothes.© 2006 Atlas Copco Construction Tools AB | No. 9800 0680 71 | 2006-11-20