Safety – Poweramp VS VERTICAL SPECIALTY 2.1995 User Manual
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CAUTION
WARNING
WHEN A HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER IS EXTENDED,
IT MUST BE FULL OF
HYDRAULIC FLUID TO
SUPPORT A LOAD.
EXTENDING HYDRAULIC
CYLINDERS BY A MEANS
OTHER THAN HYDRAU-
LIC POWER CAN RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
Safety
Safety Alert Symbols
This Safety Alert Symbol Means ATTENTION is Involved!
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages on equipment, safety signs, in
manuals, or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal
injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
WARNING
The use of the word "Warning" signifies the presence of hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in severe personal injury or death if instructions, including recommended precau-
tions, are not followed.
The use of the word "Caution" signifies possible hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in minor injury, product or property damage if instructions, including recommended
precautions, are not followed.
General Safety Precautions
1.
Do not operate this equipment until you read and understand the operating instructions
and become thoroughly familiar with the equipment and its controls.
2.
Never operate a machine while a safety device or guard is removed or disconnected.
3.
Never remove Warning or Caution signs or decals on the equipment unless they are to
be replaced.
4.
Do not start the equipment until all other personnel in the area have been warned and
have moved outside the operating zone.
5.
Remove any tools or other foreign objects from the operating zone before starting.
6.
Keep operating zone free of obstacles that could cause a person to trip or fall.
7.
If so equipped, know EMERGENCY STOP procedures before operating.
8.
Hydraulic and electrical power must be off when servicing equipment.
Note: For maximum protection, all power sources should be locked out using a lock for
which only you have the key. This prevents anyone from accidentally turning on the power
while you are servicing the equipment.
9.
Keep alert and observe indicator lights and audible alarms (if so equipped).
10.
Do not operate faulty equipment. Make certain proper service and maintenance proce-
dures have been equipment.
11.
Avoid placing fingers, hands, or any part of your body near moving parts.
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