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Safety Instructions
ALL OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SHOULD READ THIS SECTION
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS EQUIPMENT. THESE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT MEANT TO REPRESENT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST
OF INSTANCES WHICH COULD OCCUR WHEN OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. FOR,
AS WITH ANY PIECE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, SERIOUS INJURY CAN
OCCUR IF PROPER SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE NOT DILIGENTLY FOLLOWED. ALL
SAFETY AND WARNING LABELS POSTED ON THE MACHINE MUST BE FOLLOWED
AS WELL AS THE SAFETY PROGRAM INSTITUTED BY YOUR COMPANY. THERE IS
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR SOUND JUDGEMENT IN THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT. IN CASES WHERE OPERATING PERSONNEL
HAVE INSUFFICIENT KNOWLEDGE OR UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE, PROPER TRANSLATED TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE USE
OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN TAKE PLACE.
Note: This manual must be kept with the machine at all times so as to allow the operator
easy access to its vital information.
Safety — General
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
provides statutory requirements, standards, and regulations relating to the use of portable tools
on construction sites. These statutory requirements, standards, and regulations are posted on the
OSHA website at www.osha.gov. The operator and maintenance personnel should understand
and follow these statutory requirements, standards, and regulations.
Safety — Site Assessment
Before starting blasting operations, a site assessment must be performed. During the site
assessment verify the following:
Work area is flat, clean, and dry, free of debris, frost-free, and has no flammable liquids
nearby. Also, make sure that the machine will be able to clear all obstructions. NEVER
BLAST A WET SURFACE! NEVER ALLOW PERSONNEL, ELECTRICAL
CORDS, OR CONNECTIONS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY TYPE
OF MOISTURE!
NEVER BLAST OVER BOLTS, NUTS, SCREWS, NAILS, OTHER DEBRIS, OR
OPENINGS IN THE BLASTING SURFACE AS THIS MAY RESULT IN
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE
OPERATOR!
If using a generator, then proper safety precautions have been undertaken in order to help
reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Making certain that the work area is well
ventilated is extremely important. For further information, refer to the owner’s manual of
your generator.
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