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!IMPORTANT SAFETY REMARKS!
Please Read this first:
For your own safety and the safety of others, please read this advice carefully.
An FWD/HWD is a powerful, hence dangerous piece of equipment that may injure persons in
cases of malfunction or mistreatment.
Things that may happen:
The weight may drop unexpectedly.
Hydraulic oil may leak at high pressure.
Hydraulic leakage may ‘DROP’ the loading plate assembly onto the ground.
A few simple rules for the operator:
Stay clear of the moving parts of the FWD/HWD if at all possible.
Make sure nobody else gets close.
Never place objects like e.g. tools at or near the buffer hit plate.
Do not leave the weight raised to drop position.
Do not leave the subassembly raised and unlocked.
Support the weight or subassembly during maintenance.
During demonstrations, training etc.:
Announce what you are about to do before you press any buttons.