Ammann ASC Series

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Lift and handle heavy components using hoisting devi-

ces of appropriate capacity. Ensure the parts are sup-

ported by appropriate straps and hooks.

Use lifting eyes provided to this aim.

Pay attention to bystanders near the lifting area.

Never pour gasoline or diesel fuel into open containers.

Never use gasoline, solvents or other flammable fluids

to clean parts. Use proprietary certified non-flammable,

non-toxic solvents only.

When using compressed air to clean parts, wear safety

glasses with side shields. Limit pressure to max. 2 bars,

in accordance with local and national safety regulati-

ons in force.

Do not run the engine of this machine in closed buildings

without proper forced ventilation capable to remove

toxic exhaust gases concentrating in the air. Do not

smoke, nor allow open flames or sparks nearby while

refuelling the unit or handling highly flammable mate-

rials.

Do not use open flames as light sources to look for leaks

or inspect anywhere on the machine.

Make sure that all mechanical tools provided are in

good condition at all times. Never use tools with mu-

shroomed or damaged heads. Always wear eye prote-

ctions with side shields.

Move with extreme care when working under, on or

near the machine or its attachments.

In case of attachment tests during which the engine

should be kept running, a qualified operator must sit in

the driver’s seat at all times while the mechanic is at

work.

Keep hands and clothes far OFF moving parts.

Stop the engine and move the safety lever to the lock

position before starting adjusting or repairing an as-

sembly.

Do not carry out any work on the attachment without

prior authorisation. Observe recommended mainte-

nance and repair procedures.

In case of field service, move the machine to level

ground and block it. If work on an incline cannot be

avoided, securely block the machine and its at-

tachments. Move the machine to level ground as soon

as possible. Do not twist chains and cables. Never use

a twisted chain or cable for lifting or pulling. Always

wear safety gloves to handle chains or cables. Be sure

chains and cables are firmly fastened and that

the anchor point is strong enough to withstand the

expected load. Keep all bystanders clear of the anchor

point, cables or chains. Do not pull or tow unless the

operator’s compartments of the machines involved

are fitted with proper guards against cable or chain

backlash.

Keep the maintenance area clean and dry at all times.

Clean immediately all water and oil spillage.

Do not pile up oily or greasy rags as they represent a

major fire hazard. Always store them in closed metal

containers.

Before starting the machine or its attachment, check,

adjust and lock the operator’s seat. Also ensure that

nobody is within the machine or attachment operating

range before starting or operating the machine and/or

its attachments. Sound the horn.

Rust inhibitors are volatile and flammable. Prepare

parts in well ventilated areas. Keep open flames away.

Do not smoke. Store containers in a cool well ventilated

place where they could not be reached by unauthorised

people.

Do not carry loose objects in your pockets that might fall

unnoticed into open compartments.

Wear appropriate safety clothing such as hard hat,

safety shoes and gloves, safety glasses when splinters

or other particles may be ejected.

Wear the appropriate welder’s equipment such as dark

safety glasses or mask, hard hat, protective clothing,

safety gloves and footwear always while welding or arc-

cutting. Wear dark safety glasses when you are near a

welding in progress.

Do not look the welding arc without proper eye prote-

ction.

Become acquainted with all your jacking equipment and

their capacity. Ensure that the jacking point on the

machine is appropriate for the load applied. Also, be

sure the supports under the jack and between the jack

and the machine are appropriate and stable.

Any equipment supported by a jack represents a possi-

ble hazard. Always support the load onto appropriate

blocking means as a safety measure before proceeding

with service or maintenance work, in compliance with

local or national safety regulations. Metal cables produ-

ce steel splinters. Always wear certified protection clo-

thes such as safety gloves and glasses while handling

them.

Handle all parts carefully. Keep hands and fingers away

from gaps, gears, and similar. Always use and wear

certified safety clothes such as safety glasses, gloves

and footwear.

The attachment is kept constantly in position by an oil

column trapped into the high pressure circuit. Lower the

attachment to the ground and relieve pressure from all

circuits prior to carrying out any type of maintenance or

repair work.

Do not service or repair the machine if it is parked

downhill. Consult the Operation and Maintenance In-

struction Manual for correct maintenance procedure.

Areas near articulated cutting edges where mechanical

parts are in motion are where personal injuries are most

likely to occur. Pay attention to prevent possible you are

near a welding in progress. Do not look the welding arc

without proper eye protection.