Midland SPD-8 - Safety; Hazard Identification and Prevention

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Model SP-8 & 10
4. sAfety
4.1 sAfety Alert symBol And sIGnAl
Words
This manual covers the SP-8, SPD-8, SP-10 and
SPD-10 machines produced by Midland Machinery
(henceforth mentioned as “SP” or “SP machine”, unless
required otherwise). Before setting up, operating or
servicing SP machine, you must read, understand
and follow the instructions and safety warnings in this
manual. Your machine may not be equipped with some
of the optional equipment shown in the illustrations in
this manual.
All personnel that will be operating, maintaining
and working around the SP machine must read and
understand these documents before interacting with
the SP.
NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING!
If you have any safety concerns or questions that are
not covered by this manual, please contact Midland
Machinery at 1-716-692-1200.
^
This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The level of risk is indicated by the following signal
words:
^ DANGER
DANGER - Indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.
^ WARNING
WARNING - Indicates a hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
^ CAUTION
CAUTION - Indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE - Indicates a situation that could
result in damage to the equipment or other
property.
4.2 HAzArds
SP machine is a complex machines and its operation
requires a high level of machine knowledge and skill.
Safe use is dependant on correct operation and proper
maintenance.
4.2.1 mAIntenAnCe
Before servicing machine:
1. Park on a rm level surface.
2. Apply parking brakes.
3. Turn engine off, close and lock control panel
cover.
4. Chock tires.
5. Place a “Do Not Operate” tag on operators
console.
Read and understand this manual. If you do not
understand any part of this manual, contact your
dealer.
Always wear face or eye protection, safety shoes, and
other protective items as required.
Do not make unauthorized modications to machine.
Contact your dealer before you weld, cut/drill holes, or
make any other modications to your machine. Always
use Midland Machinery replacement parts.
If you must service machine with engine running, have
someone in constant visual contact who can shut off
engine if necessary.
If you must service machine with an attachment raised,
block attachment up to prevent attachment falling in
case of pressure or power loss.
4.2.2 Burn preventIon
Battery acid causes severe burns. Batteries contain
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.