Safety Instructions; Safety Symbols Used; Protective Equipment; Machine Operating Hazards - Chicago Pneumatic WAP 2 Instrucciones De Seguridad Y De Funcionamiento

Safety and operating instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to
yourself or others, read these safety instructions
before operating the machine.
Post these safety instructions at work locations,
provide copies to employees, and make sure that
everyone reads the safety instructions before
operating or servicing the machine.
Follow all safety instructions given in this
manual.All the safety instructions conform to the
applicable laws and directives in the European
Union. You should also respect any additional
national/regional directives.
In countries outside the European Union, the valid
local statutes and regulations shall apply. Any
additional regional laws and regulations must be
observed.

Safety symbols used

The indications Danger, Warning and Caution
have the following meanings:
Danger
Warning
Caution

Protective equipment

Always use approved protective equipment.
Operators and all other persons in the working
area must wear protective equipment, including at
a minimum:
Protective helmet.
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Hearing protection.
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Impact resistant eye protection with side
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protection.
Respiratory protection when appropriate.
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Protective gloves.
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Protective boots.
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Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or
moderate injury.

Machine operating hazards

Danger
Never run the machine without suction strainer
and base plate, as an unprotected impeller may
cause serious personal injury.
Warning
If the discharge hose is kinked, it could be forced
out of the operator's hands, which could cause
injury. Always remove kinks, before pumping is
started.
Warning
The jet of liquid from the discharge hose could
contain solids travelling at great speed. Do not
direct the liquid jet towards other personnel, as
this could cause personal injury.
Warning
The setting of the pressure relief valve on the
power source can in some cases be higher than
the prescribed maximum setting according to the
E.H.T.M.A. category (see "E.H.T.M.A. category").
A too high pressure relief valve setting can harm
the machine.
Readjust the pressure relief valve on the power
source, if the technical specifications of the
machine prescribe a lower pressure relief valve
setting than the standard setting of the power
source.
Hydraulic oil and
lubrication hazards
Danger
Thin jets of hydraulic oil under high pressure can
penetrate the skin and cause blood poisoning.
Never use your hands when searching for oil
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leaks.
Keep your face away from any possible leaks.
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Immediately seek medical attention if hydraulic
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oil has penetrated the skin.
Warning
Spilled hydraulic oil can cause accidents by
causing slippery conditions and will also harm the
environment.
Handle the hydraulic oil with care.
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