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Hydraulic Flexco® XP™Staple Fastener System
General Safety Rules
4. HYDRAULIC SAFETY
!DANGER
is hydraulic tool is only designed to be used to
install Flexco XP staple fasteners. DO NOT operate
this hydraulic tool when: 1.) Part of the tool or whole
tool has been drenched in water or seawater; 2.) e
power source exceeds the oil ow and pressure range
prescribed; 3.) Operating with oil temperature below
10°C or over 100°C.
Do not operate hydraulic applicator unless it is
loaded onto the bed/frame base.
!WARNING
At the beginning of each shi, conduct a TOOL
OPERATION CHECK: 1) Remove all fasteners from
tool before performing tool operation check; 2.) Do
not use if there is any oil leakage from hoses or tool
itself; 3) Do not use if there is damage to the tool.
Spilled hydraulic oil can cause burns, accidents
due to slippery conditions, and will also harm the
environment: 1) Take care of all spilled oil and
handle it according to your safety and environmental
regulations; 2) Avoid getting hydraulic oil on your
hands; 3) Always use protective gloves when working
with hydraulic oil; 4) Wash hands aer contact with
hydraulic oil.
When using the machine to perform work-related
activities, you may experience discomfort in the hands,
arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of the body: 1)
Adopt a comfortable posture while maintaining secure
footing and avoid awkward o-balanced postures; 2)
Changing posture during extended tasks may help
avoid discomfort and fatigue; 3) In case of persistent
or recurring symptoms, consult a qualied health
professional.
Do not store tool in a cold weather environment to
prevent frost or ice formation on the tool's operating
valves and mechanisms that could cause tool failure.
At the end of operation, secure the tool to prevent
unauthorized use. Never assume you will nd the
equipment in the same condition in which you le it.
Never leave a tool unattended with the hoses
attached.
!CAUTION
Always carry the tool by a handle.
Do not alter or modify this tool from the original
design or function without approval from FLEXCO.
Always be aware that misuse and improper handling
of this tool can cause injury to yourself and others.
5. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
!DANGER
Always disconnect hydraulic hoses at tool and
electric supply at power pack when servicing the tool
or before making adjustments.
!CAUTION
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
FLEXCO replacement parts are recommended. Do
not use modied parts or parts which will not give
equivalent performance to the originalequipment.
