Safety precautions, Safety alerts, Proposition 65 – Diamond Products UDM User Manual

Page 4: Spark arrester requirement, Respiratory hazards

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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

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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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