Safety Instructions; Safety Symbols Used; Protective Equipment; Machine Operating Hazards - Chicago Pneumatic PAC P 18 Instrucciones De Seguridad Y De Funcionamiento

Safety and operating instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to
yourself or others, read these safety instructions
before operating the machine.
Post these safety instructions at work locations,
provide copies to employees, and make sure that
everyone reads the safety instructions before
operating or servicing the machine.
Follow all safety instructions given in this
manual. All the safety instructions conform to the
applicable laws and directives in the European
Union. You should also respect any additional
national/regional directives.
In countries outside the European Union, the valid
local statutes and regulations shall apply. Any
additional regional laws and regulations must be
observed.

Safety symbols used

The indications Danger, Warning and Caution
have the following meanings:
Danger
Warning
Caution

Protective equipment

Always use approved protective equipment.
Operators and all other persons in the working
area must wear protective equipment, including at
a minimum:
Hearing protection.
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When the machine is used as a power source for
breakers, cut-off saws and similar work tools, also
use the following protective equipment:
Protective helmet.
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Impact resistant eye protection with side
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protection.
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Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Respiratory protection when appropriate.
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Protective gloves.
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Protective boots.
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Machine operating hazards

Warning
Under normal working conditions the engine
components, particularly the exhaust system,
will get hot - DO NOT TOUCH. The hydraulic oil,
pump, valve and tank can also reach temperatures
high enough to burn - DO NOT TOUCH.
Danger
Petrol is flammable - keep naked flames away from
the machine. Do not smoke while refuelling the
machine or working with the engine. Do not refuel
with the engine running. Turn off the engine and
let the engine cool for at least 2 minutes before
refuelling. Do not overfill the tank. Fill the tank
approx. 30-40 mm (1-1.5 in) below the top of the
neck to allow for fuel expansion.
Warning
The setting of the pressure relief valve on the
machine can in some cases be higher than the
prescribed maximum setting according to the
E.H.T.M.A. category (see "E.H.T.M.A. category").
A too high pressure relief valve setting can harm
the work tool to be used.
Readjust the pressure relief valve on the machine,
if the technical specifications of the work tool
prescribe a lower pressure relief valve setting than
the standard setting of the machine.
Caution
Do not operate the work tool when adjusting the
machine's choke control or fuel valve in order not
to injure your fingers.

Fume and exhaust hazard

Danger
The exhaust fumes from the machine's engine
contain carbon monoxide which is poisonous.
Inhalation of exhaust fumes can cause serious
injury or death.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
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