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• Varnished, plastic and rubber parts are not resistant to corrosive acid or liquid. Except for electrical
parts, rinse parts that have come into contact with corrosive acid or liquid with a lot of water. Consult
your Holmatro dealer for a resistance list.
• Prevent dirt in and on the couplers.
• Protect equipment against sparks during welding or grinding activities.
• Avoid an unhealthy posture while working. It can result in physical complaints.
• Follow the inspection and maintenance instructions.
• 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
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;
• Mask with filter for use when cutting glass or certain plastics.
2.5 Safety regulations with respect to the equipment
• Store the cutter with the blade tips over each other to prevent injury.
• Make sure the material to be cut is placed as deeply as possible in the blade opening.
• Avoid cutting with the blade tips.
• 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, mechanical pressure or electrical current.
• 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.
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 and the deadman's 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.
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