Manual

Page 5 of 64 General Machine Products Co., Inc.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment must only be used by authorized personnel who have
been suitably trained and competent to do so.
These instructions are to be made available to operators of this equipment
at all times. Failure to observe these safety instructions could result in se-
rious personal injury and or property damage.
WORK AREA AND GENERAL SAFETY
1) Read and understand the operation and maintenance manual supplied with this equip-
ment. Keep it in a convenient place for future reference.
2) Keep children and untrained personnel away from this equipment while in operation.
3) Keep all guards and safety devices in place. Do not operate this equipment with guards
removed or damaged.
4) Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts, especially at cable entry
points.
5) Always stop the machine and isolate, compressed air, electrical and hydraulic services to
carry out lubrication and servicing.
6) Check machine before starting for worn or damaged parts. Check that all nuts and bolts
are tight.
7) If machine is left unattended, ensure that unauthorized use is prevented.
8) Never leave the machine unattended while in use.
9) Consider the use of safety barriers, especially when used in public places.
10) Beware of pinch points involved with rotating components, e.g. screw operated tractor
drive lifting mechanisms.
11) Beware of hot surfaces, machine uses compressed air and hydraulic services.
12) When operating machine always wear eye protection, hard hat, safety shoes and leather
gloves, machine operates with compressed air at 175 psi (12 Bar) and hydraulic oil at 2000
psi (140 Bar).
13) Some component and assembly parts are in excess of 55 lbs. (25kg). When lifting care
must be taken, ensure sufficient man power/lifting gear is available, to prevent personal injury
and damage to the machine.
14) Prior to installation ensure the sub-duct route is connected properly.
15) Beware of exposed electrical contacts. Do not touch. Or allow metal objects to come into
contact.