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2.6
Safety regulations with respect to the operation of the system
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Make a risk assessment of the procedure before you start work (EN-ISO 12100).
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Keep bystanders at a distance and be extra careful in the vicinity of people and animals.
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Make sure the work area is clearly laid out and has good lighting.
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Avoid stress and work in a structured way. This reduces the risk of errors, combinations of dangers
and accidents.
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Before use, check the equipment for damage. Do not use the equipment if it is not in good
condition, and consult your Holmatro dealer.
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Stand on a stable base.
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Hold the equipment only by its carrying handle (if present).
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During operation, never get between the object and the equipment.
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Monitor the situation of the equipment and the structure continuously while using the equipment.
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Never couple or uncouple couplers while the system is under pressure.
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Use only genuine Holmatro accessories and ensure that they have been attached correctly.
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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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Stop immediately if the system makes strange noises or displays aberrant behaviour.
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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.
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Always use a pressure gauge to monitor the pressure in the system.
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Do not lift unstable loads.
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Take extra care when lowering a load.
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Always adhere to the safety regulations that apply to other equipment that is used in the operation.
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Make sure the base or underground of the cylinders is stable.
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Make sure the load is stable before and during the lifting procedure.
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Never leave the load and lifting cylinder unattended.
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Take precautions against hose failure.
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Prevent for side loads.
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If more cylinders are used for one load, make sure the lifting height will be kept equal.
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Use tilting saddles if the load surface has an angle (0 - 5 degrees) with the plunger end.
2.7
Safety regulations with respect to maintenance
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Wear personal means of protection when performing maintenance tasks.
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Never work in a way that could jeopardize safety.
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Make sure that the equipment cannot roll away or tip over. The control and drive must be switched
off and safeguarded against unexpected activation.
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Make sure that moving parts do not move unexpectedly.
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Used or leaked fluids, and any other products consumed during the activities, must be collected and
disposed of in a environmentally responsible way.
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