Holmatro GCU 50 i EVO 3 Manual página 31

• 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
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
• Never change the setting of any safety device.
• Store the cutter with the blade tips over each other to prevent injury.
• Make sure a protective flexible shield is inserted between the place where the cutting or spreading
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 cutting with the blade tips.
• Avoid contact with the blade 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.
• Do not submerge the tool in water or expose it to large amounts of water or other liquids (inside or
outside of the tool).
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