SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS | 9
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
Do not climb on, or jump off the equipment or stand on components which cannot
support your weight. Use an adequate ladder. Always use steps and handholds when
mounting and dismounting.
Clean steps, handholds and areas of the equipment you will be working on or around.
BEFORE STARTING HAMMER OR DRILL
Make sure that all lifting equipment, including cranes, wire rope, slings, hooks,
shackles, etc., are properly sized for the worst case loads anticipated during operations.
Check wire rope clips for tightness, and check wire ropes for wear daily.
If there are any questions about the weights, specications, or performance of the
hammer or drill, contact MKT before handling or operating the equipment.
Do not attempt to connect the quick-disconnect couplers when the power unit is
running.
Make sure that ground vibrations will not damage adjacent structures or excavations.
Make sure no one is working on or close to the equipment before starting.
HAMMER OR DRILL OPERATION
Only well trained and experienced personnel should attempt to operate or maintain this
equipment.
Do not stand any closer to this equipment than necessary when it is in operation.
Parts may loosen and fall. Piling may shatter or break.
Do not operate the hammer, crane boom, piles, leads, wire rope and other equipment
within 15’ (5m) of electrical power lines, transformers and other electrical equipment, or
within such distance as required by applicable safety codes.
Do not side-load crane boom or hammer. Dangerous crane boom or hammer damage
may result. Always be sure that the crane line is aligned with the centerline of the pile.
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