Condux APS75 Underground Pulling Trailer - Manual (Page 7)

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Safety Information
A. SAFETY DEVICES
Machine has been equipped with the following safety devices:
• A load-limiting device that automatically disables the pump once the max.
pre-set load value has been exceeded
• Where possible, guards and covers are provided to protect personnel from
moving parts
!DANGER: it is absolutely forbidden to use this machine with
protective guards removed or with damaged or disconnected
safety devices.
B. EMERGENCY STOP DEVICE
Two emergency stop buttons are provided - One on the main control panel and
one on the mobile joystick (Figure 1) Pushing it immediately disables the pump
by forcing the control to neutral.
!CAUTION: The emergency stop WILL
NOT shut down the engine. Do not
attempt to use the emergency stop to
shut down the system.
C. PERIODIC OPERATIONS
Proper functioning of safety systems should
be verified daily.
!CAUTION: Any customer alterations
to the provided safety devices relieves
the manufacturer of any responsibility
for any resulting damage of property
or injury to personnel.
D. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
When operating this machine, users must be aware of other risks associated with
the work for which the machine is intended.
E. PULLING ROPE FAILURE
Pulling rope failure will cause uncontrolled movement of the entire machine.
This movement, as well as the danger presented by the recoil of the pulling rope
and/or conductor, can cause serious injury or death.
To reduce operator exposure to these dangers operators must:
• Regularly check the rope and replace it as soon as defects or signs of wear
are detected
Figure 1. Emergency
Stop Buttons