Product Manual

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• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the product.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use
the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
• Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
⚠CAUTION
TIE-ROD CYLINDER USE AND CARE
• Do not force the tie-rod cylinder. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner
for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD
• Inspect hydraulic system regularly for leaks.
• Hydraulic fluid escaping through even a pin-size hole opening can puncture skin and cause blood
poisoning.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Never check for leaks with your
hand while system is pressurized. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands.
• Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before servicing or disconnecting hoses.
• Seek medical attention immediately if injured by escaping fluid.