Diamond Products UDM - Manual (Page 4)

Safety Precautions
Operate the Ultimate Drilling Machine (UDM) and
all of its components according to this manual.
Failure to comply with and understand the following
safety, operations, and maintenance instructions
can result in serious injuries and/or death. All
operators must be properly trained or supervised by
experienced personnel prior to using the machine
and should understand the risks and hazards
involved. Improper or unintended machine usage is
discouraged and Diamond Products cannot be
held liable for damages.
Machine modifications should be made by
Diamond Products to ensure safety and design. Any
modifications made by the owner(s) are not the
responsibility of Diamond Products and void all
warranties if a problem arises as a result of the
modification.
Refer to the UDM Parts List for additional information
and part diagrams. Refer to the engine manual
and manufacturer as the primary source for all
safety, operations, and maintenance instructions
regarding the engine. Prior to operating, record the
machine’s serial number, and the engine’s model
and serial numbers in Appendix A.
Notice: The information in this manual may be
updated at any time!
Safety Alerts
Serious injuries and/or death will occur if these
instructions are not followed.
Serious injuries and/or death could occur if these
instructions are not followed.
Mild and/or moderate injuries could occur if these
instructions are not followed.
Proposition 65
Engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the
State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and/or
other reproductive harm.
Spark Arrester Requirement
In the State of California i t is a violation of Section
4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective, working order or the engine is
constructed, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention of fire pursuant to Section 4443.
Respiratory Hazards
Concrete drilling produces dust and fumes known
to cause illness, death, cancer, respiratory disease,
birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm.
Safety protection techniques include, but are not
limited to:
• Wearing gloves.
• Wearing safety goggles or a face shield.
• Using approved respirators.
• Washing work clothes daily.
• Using water when wet cutting to minimize
dust.
• Washing the hands and face prior to
eating/drinking.
For additional safety and self-protection
information, contact your employer, the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), and/or The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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