Personal Safety - Holmatro Varipump M304 Manual

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2.4

Personal safety

Personnel that uses or assists in the use of the equipment must wear all personal means of protection
as prescribed in the standard work procedure. Negligent use of personal means of protection can result
in serious injury. During use wear at least the following personal means of protection:
• Helmet;
• Safety goggles or full face shield;
• Safety gloves;
• Safety clothing for the entire body;
• Safety shoes with good ankle support and toe protection.
2.5 Safety regulations with respect to the equipment
2.5.1 General
• Position the pump during use at a safe distance of at least 1 metre from buildings and constructions.
2.5.2 Hose
• Do not allow heavy objects to fall on the hose.
• Keep the hose away from the working area of the tool.
• Prevent damage to the hose.
• Do not allow dual hoses to twist.
• Avoid kinks in the hose; never bend the hose past its minimum bending radius.
• Never use the hose to carry, pull or move the tool or pump or to keep them in position.
• 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 internal combustion engine
• The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a colourless and odourless gas that can cause
unconsciousness or death. Keep at a distance. Never use a pump in an enclosed space and always
make sure there is enough ventilation.
• Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited in the vicinity of the pump.
• Beware of the danger of burns from the exhaust and the exhaust gases.
• Keep the exhaust opening free of foreign objects.
• Do not fill the fuel tank further than the maximum level.
• Close the fuel cap properly to prevent leaking.
• Remove leaked fuel before starting the engine.
• Do not refill fuel while the engine is running.
• Do not refill fuel in the vicinity of open fire.
2.5.4 Drive with electric motor
• Always use the correct voltage supply with earth connection.
• Watch out for dangerous electric voltage.
• Only use extension leads that are suitable for the capacity of the electric motor.
• Never pull the electric cable and avoid damage to the cable.
2.5.5 Drive with air power motor
• Do not connect compressed air if any oil or grease is present. Oil and grease is explosive in the
vicinity of compressed air.
• Do not stay in line with the air stream.
• Do not use other gases or liquids to drive the air motor.
• Do not use a higher air pressure than the maximum of 8 bar.
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