SAFETY
Safety notices in NPK Instruction Manuals follow ISO and ANSI standards for
safety warnings:
DANGER (red) notices indicate an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING (orange) notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION (yellow) notices indicate a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION (blue) notices in NPK Instruction Manuals are an NPK
standard to alert the reader to situations which, if not avoided, could
result in equipment damage.
1. Operators and service personnel must read, understand and comply with the NPK
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
2. Keep personnel and bystanders clear of the COMPACTOR/DRIVER while in
operation.
3. Do not operate the COMPACTOR/DRIVER without an impact resistant shield
between the COMPACTOR/DRIVER and the operator.
4. The COMPACTOR/DRIVER must not be operated unless the operator is in full
control of the carrier. Operate the COMPACTOR/DRIVER from the operator’s seat
only.
5. Match the COMPACTOR/DRIVER size to carrier according to NPK
recommendations. See the CARRIER MACHINE COMPATIBILITY section of this
manual.
6. Service personnel must be cautious handling pins and bushings when exchanging
the bucket for the COMPACTOR/DRIVER. The carrier machine operator must
move the stick or boom only when directed by service personnel.
7. If it is necessary to hammer the boom pins in or out, beware of flying metal chips.
Eye protection be worn!
8. Do not operate the COMPACTOR/DRIVER if the hydraulic oil temperature exceeds
180° F (80° C), or at higher than specified flow rates.
9. Be especially cautious around hydraulic lines. Hydraulic oil can be extremely HOT!
Avoid skin contact with hydraulic oil! It can cause severe burns!
10. Protect hands and body from hydraulic fluids under pressure. Escaping high
pressure fluid can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by
relieving the pressure form the hydraulic system before disconnecting any lines.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard or other object. If an accident occurs,
seek medical attention immediately! Hydraulic fluid injected into the skin
must be surgically removed immediately or gangrene may result!
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