General Machine Products 74540 Braked Drum Stand - Manual (Page 5)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL, WHO
HAVE BEEN SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT TO DO SO.
1. Read and understand the operation and maintenance manual supplied with this
equipment. Keep it in a convenient place for future reference.
2. Keep children and untrained personnel away from this equipment while in operation.
3. Keep all guards and safety devices in place. Do not operate this equipment with
guards removed or damaged.
4. Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
5. Always stop the machine to carry out lubrication or servicing.
6. Check machine before starting for worn or damaged parts. Check that all nuts and
bolts are tight.
7. If machine is left unattended, ensure that unauthorized use is prevented.
8. Never leave the machine unattended while in use.
9. Consider the use of safety barriers, especially when used in public places.
10. Beware of pinch points involved with rotating components, e.g. rope/cable drums,
capstans, bullwheels, shafts and chain drives.
11. Beware of hot surfaces, especially around the engine, engine exhaust pipe and hy-
draulic oil tank.
12.Some component and assembly parts are in excess of 55lb (25kg) . When lifting
care must be taken, ensure sufficient man power/lifting gear is available, to pre-
vent personal injury and damage to the machine.
13.Beware of exposed electrical contacts especially around the engine. Do not
touch, or allow metal objects to come into contact.
14. Waste engine and hydraulic oils are to be disposed of via an environmen-
tally acceptable method – e.g. passed on for recycling.
15. Wear ear protection when engine is running to prevent ear damage.
16. Machine may cause additional fire hazard if involved in an existing fire due to gaso-
line, diesel, oil and hydraulic oils involved.
17. No personnel are to be in manholes or ducts when the winch is being operated.
18. The machine must be operated on firm ground.
19. Stay clear of cables or lines under tension.
20. Only use the machine for its intended purpose.
21. Do not tamper with pressure relief valves or pressure reducing valves.
22. Rear stabilizing props must be down and on solid surface before use.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO
OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES, FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND / OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.