SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS | 3
II. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
INSTRUCTION AND LOCAL REGULATIONS WILL RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
The following safety instructions are contained in the text of this manual. Read the entire
manual before operating the hammer. Remember SAFETY IS UP TO YOU! Good safety
practices not only protect you but also protect the people around you.
The following signal words will be found in this manual and may also be found in other
manufacturer’s manuals. These words are intended to alert the operator to a hazard and the
degree of severity of the hazard.
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor injury or moderate injury.
indicates a property damage message.
1. For each lift the operator must review the excavator lifting
capacity to determine that the weight of the hammer/ Rototilt assembly plus
the load being lifted is within the rated capacity of the excavator.
2. Check that all personnel are clear of the V-2Esc unit prior to
start up.
3. Keep hands clear of all three clamps at all times.
4. Always use pile handling/ safety line to attach the pile to the
hammer.
5. Leave the pile handling/ safety line attached to the pile at all
times if the pile is not stuck securely in the ground.