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1. Safety
1.1 Safety Precautions
Failure to observe and comply with the following
precautions could result in death or serious personal
injury. Property damage could also occur.
• Always wear protective head-wear, ear protectors,
footwear and gloves (at a minimum rigger type
gloves) suitable for safe operation of the tool.
The protective clothing must not interfere with
safe operation of the tool or restrict the ability to
communicate with co-workers.
• Be sure your workplace is safe. Follow the
instructions in your workplace’s standard
operating procedures and be sure to observe all
communicated safety precautions.
• Before placing the device into operation, check that
all components (including protective equipment)
are securely attached. Be sure that all bolts and
other fasteners are properly tightened. Verify that
all moving parts operate smoothly.
• Read and completely understand the safety
precautions and instructions in this manual before
operating the load skates. Always follow all the
safety precautions and instructions, including
those that are contained within the procedures of
this manual
• Do not use the device if you are tired, ill, under the
influence of drugs, alcoholic drinks, or medications
• Even when the device is used properly and all
safety guidelines are followed, understand that
some residual risks may remain.
• Abide by all the safety instructions and precautions
stated in this manual. Act responsively toward
others when using the device.
• Be sure the operator has completed safety induction
training, specific to the work surroundings. The
operator should be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the tool.
• The operator must be of at least the minimum age
required by applicable local regulations, laws and
the facility standard operating procedures.
• Do not overload the equipment. Never attempt to
move a load weighing more than the capacity of
the load skates. Over loading causes equipment
failure and possible personal injury.
• Ensure the skate/load setup is stable before
moving the load.
• While the load is positioned on the skates, no
person is to be on the load and must maintain a
minimum of 5 ft (1.5 m) from the load to avoid injury.
Staying under lifted load is strictly prohibited.
• Keep hands away from load skate wheels to avoid
injury. This especially applies while the load is on
the skates, but also as a general guideline to avoid
risk of injury even when the skates are unloaded
and stationary.
• Verify the floor can successfully support the load
WARNING
Read all instructions carefully. Follow all recommended
safety precautions to avoid personal injury as well
as damage to the product and / or damage to other
property. Enerpac cannot be responsible for any
damage or injury from unsafe use, lack of maintenance,
or incorrect operation. Do not remove warning labels,
tags, or decals. In the event that any questions or
concerns arise, contact Enerpac or a local Enerpac
distributor for clarification.
Save these instructions for future use.
If you have never been trained on high-pressure
hydraulic safety, consult your distributor or service
center for information about Enerpac Hydraulic Safety
Courses.
This manual follows a system of safety alert symbols,
signals, words, and safety messages to warn the user of
specific hazards. Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in death or serious personal injury, as well
as damage to the equipment or other property.
The Safety Alert Symbol appears throughout
this manual. It is used to alert you to potential
physical injury hazards. Pay close attention
to Safety Alert Symbols and obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid the possibility
of death or serious injury.
Safety Alert Symbols are used in conjunction with certain
Signal Words that call attention to safety messages or
property damage messages and designate a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The Signal Words used in
this manual are DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTICE.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious personal injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate personal
injury.
Indicates information considered
important, but not hazard related (e.g. messages related
to property damage). Please note that the Safety Alert
Symbol will not be used with the signal word.
WARNING
