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MATWELD, INC. PHONE:(270) 444-0085 FAX:(270) 443-6180
Matweld reserves the right to change parts, features, or specifications without notice.
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• WHEN WORKING NEAR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT THE CON-
DUCTORS ARE ENERGIZED AND THAT HOSES AND CLOTHING CAN CONDUCT HARMFUL
ELECTRICITY. USE HOSES LABELED AND CERTIFIED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL AT EXCESSIVE FLUID TEMPERATURES OPERATOR DIS-
COMFORT AND POTENTIAL BURNS CAN RESULT AT HIGH OIL TEMPERATURES.
• NEVER WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING THAT CAN GET ENTANGLED IN THE WORKING PARTS
OF THE TOOLS OR BE CARELESS WITH HANDS, FEET OR OTHER BODY PARTS AROUND
THE WORKING PARTS OF THE TOOLS. HYDRAULIC TOOLS EXERT HIGH TORQUE AND
FORCE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF IMPROPERLY USED.
• TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, ALL TOOL REPAIR, MAINTENANCE
OR SERVICE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED AND PROPERLY TRAINED
PERSONNEL.
• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS OIL INJECTION RESISTANT WORK GLOVES,
SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY BOOTS, EAR PROTECTION AND OTHER SAFETY APPAREL
DICTATED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR APPLICABLE FOR THE JOB YOU ARE DOING AND THE
TOOL YOU ARE USING.
• DO NOT CLEAN INSPECT OR REPAIR THE TOOL WHILE CONNECTED TO THE POWER
SOURCE. ACCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.
• OIL INJECTION HAZARD EXISTS WITH THIS TOOL. OIL INJECTION IS A CONDITION WHERE
HYDRAULIC OIL IS INJECTED UNDER THE SKIN FROM PRESSURE IN THE LINE. ALWAYS
WEAR GLOVES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS IMMEDIATELY. NEVER CARRY A TOOL BY THE
HOSES.
• DO NOT USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE ANY DAMAGED HOSES,
FITTINGS, OR OTHER COMPONENTS SHOWING WIRE BRAID, NICKS, CUTS, DAMAGE OR
ABRASIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND / OR PER-
SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
• CLEAN UP ANY OIL OR FLUID SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
REV.8/04