Personal Safety - Holmatro CT 5111 Manual De Instrucciones

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• Conversion of the piece of equipment or the system may only be performed by a Holmatro Certified
Technician. In case of a conversion, retain the original manual and the conversion manual.
• Use only genuine Holmatro parts and maintenance products prescribed by Holmatro.
2.4

Personal safety

Rescue personnel 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 with reflective material;
• Safety shoes with good ankle support and toe protection;
• Mask with filter for use when cutting glass or certain plastics.
2.5 Safety regulations with respect to the equipment
• Store the combi tool with the blades slightly open.
• Make sure a protective flexible shield is inserted between the place where the cut will be made and
the victim(s).
• Make sure the material to be cut is placed as deeply as possible in the blade opening.
• Avoid contact with the tips and cutting edges of the blades so you do not injure yourself.
• Never cut sections that are under hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical or mechanical pressure.
• If the blades are not perpendicular to the material to be cut, the blades may separate. This is a
dangerous situation that can result in serious damage to the equipment and serious injury. Stop
immediately if the blades separate.
• Load only the spreading tips.
• Always try to utilize the entire surface of the spreading tips.
• Stop if the spreading tips lose grip and find a new push-off point.
• When using accessories, make sure that they are properly attached to the blades.
2.6 Safety regulations with respect to the operation of the system
• Make a risk assessment of the procedure before you start work (EN-ISO 12100).
• Keep bystanders at a distance and be extra careful in the vicinity of people and animals.
• Make sure the work area is clearly laid out and has good lighting.
• Avoid stress and work in a structured way. This reduces the risk of errors, combinations of dangers
and accidents.
• Before use, check the equipment for damage. Do not use the equipment if it is not in good condition
and consult your Holmatro dealer.
• Stand on a stable base and use both hands to hold the equipment.
• Hold the equipment only by its carrying handle. Never use any part of the hose as carrying handle.
• During operation, never get between the object and the equipment.
• Monitor the situation of the equipment and the structure continuously while using the equipment.
• Parts of an object that could fly off must be secured.
• Never couple or uncouple couplers while the system is under pressure.
• Use only genuine Holmatro accessories and ensure that they have been attached correctly.
• 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.
• Make sure that the deadman's handle does not become jammed.
• Stop immediately if the system makes strange noises or displays aberrant behavior.
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