Sunex Tools 4998 - Manual (Page 2)

4998 2 rev. 10/28/08
WARNINg INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING
PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this manual prior to using the device. It is also the responsibility of
the device owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to see and read. If the manual or product labels are lost
or not legible, contact Sunex for replacements. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be read
to and discussed with the operator in the operator's native language by the purchaser/owner or his designee, making sure that the
operator comprehends its contents.
THE NATURE OF HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
The use of air/hydraulic foot pumps is subject to certain hazards that cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but only by the
exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to have owners and personnel involved in the use and opera-
tion of the equipment who are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the equipment and its proper use.
If
instructions are not followed, hazards such as pressurized hydraulic fluid bursting from hoses or fittings can happen, resulting in loss
of load, uncontrolled lowering or dropping of load. Tipping or slipping of load caused primarily by improper set up, overloading and off
centered loads can occur if instructions are not followed.
METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
• Read, study, understand and follow all instructions before operating this device.
• Do not use hoses in systems exceeding 10,000 psi (700 bar).
• The system operating pressure must not exceed the pressure rating of the lowest rated component in the system.
• Avoid sharp bends and kinks when routing hydraulic hoses.
• Do not drop heavy objects on hose.
• Do not use the hydraulic hose to carry a hydraulic component.
• Keep hydraulic equipment away from flames and heat.
• Keep hose away from sharp objects and eliminate abrasion.
• Inspect the system before each use.
• Replace questionable components immediately.
• Use only compatible fluids.
• Make sure quick disconnect fittings are correctly and completely fastened together. Quick disconnect couplers should be hand
tightened only. Never use tools.
• Never attempt to disconnect couplers while under system pressure.
• Be sure pressure system and setup are stable before using.
• Failure to heed these markings may result in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT AVOIDING HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
Failure to read this manual completely and thoroughly, understand its OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY WARNINGS,
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS and not comply with them, and neglecting the METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS could
cause accidents resulting in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
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