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2.5
Safety regulations with respect to the equipment
2.5.1
General
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Position the pump during use at a safe distance of at least 1 metre from buildings and constructions.
2.5.2
Hose
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Do not allow heavy objects to fall on the hose.
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Keep the hose away from the working area of the tool.
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Prevent damage to the hose.
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Do not allow dual hoses to twist.
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Avoid kinks in the hose; never bend the hose past its minimum bending radius.
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Never use the hose to carry, pull or move the tool or pump or to keep them in position.
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Replace the hose no later than 10 years after the date of manufacture, regardless of its use and
external appearance.The date of manufacture is part of the test code (yymm****).
2.5.3
Drive with electric motor
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Always use the correct voltage supply with earth connection.
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Watch out for dangerous electric voltage.
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Only use extension leads that are suitable for the capacity of the electric motor.
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Never pull the electric cable and avoid damage to the cable.
2.6
Safety regulations with respect to the operation of the system
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Make a risk assessment of the procedure before you start work (EN 14121).
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Keep bystanders at a distance and be extra careful in the vicinity of people and animals.
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Make sure the work area is clearly laid out and has good lighting.
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Avoid stress and work in a structured way. This reduces the risk of errors, combinations of dangers
and accidents.
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Before use, check the equipment for damage. Do not use the equipment if it is not in good
condition, and consult your Holmatro dealer.
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During operation, never get between the object and the equipment.
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Monitor the situation of the equipment and the structure continually while using the equipment.
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Parts of an object that could fly off due to cutting or spreading must be secured.
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Never couple or uncouple hydraulic couplers while the system is under pressure.
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Use only genuine Holmatro accessories and ensure that they have been attached correctly.
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Never put your hands on the arms, blades or plunger of a tool.
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Make sure that parts of the body never come between moving parts. There is a risk that parts of the
body may be crushed or cut.
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Stop immediately if the system makes strange noises or displays aberrant behaviour.
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Stop immediately if the equipment leaks oil. Oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and
cause serious injury. Go immediately to a hospital with a person which is injected with oil for medical
help. Give a specification of the oil to the medical staff.
2.7
Safety regulations with respect to maintenance
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Wear personal means of protection when performing maintenance tasks.
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Never work in a way that could jeopardize safety.
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Make sure that the equipment cannot roll away or tip over. The control and drive must be switched
off and safeguarded against unexpected activation.
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Make sure that moving parts do not move unexpectedly.
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Used or leaked fluids, and any other products consumed during the activities, must be collected and
disposed of in a environmentally responsible way.
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