Safety Regulations With Respect To The Equipment; Safety Regulations With Respect To The Operation Of The System - Holmatro AHS 1400 FDU Manual

• Safety shoes with good ankle support and toe protection;
• Hearing protection during continuous use of pneumatic systems.
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 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.
2.5.3 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****).
2.6

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.
• 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.
• Stop immediately if the system makes strange noises or displays aberrant behaviour.
• Stop immediately if the equipment leaks oil. Oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and
cause serious injury. Go immediately to a hospital with a person who is injected with oil for medical
help. Give a specification of the oil to the medical staff.
• Return inactive equipment immediately to the tool station.
• Always adhere to the safety regulations that apply to other equipment that is used in the operation.
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