Safety Instructions; Safety Signal Words; Personal Precautions And Qualifications; Personal Protective Equipment - Atlas Copco LPD Serie Prescriptions De Sécurité Et Instructions Pour L'opérateur

Safety and operating instructions

Safety instructions

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to
yourself or others, read and understand the Safety
and operating instruction before installing, operating,
repairing, maintaining, or changing accessories on
the machine.
Post this Safety and operating instruction at work
locations, provide copies to employees, and make
sure that everyone reads the Safety and operating
instruction before operating or servicing the machine.
In addition, the operator or the operator's employer
must assess the specific risks that may be present
as a result of each use of the machine.

Safety signal words

The safety signal words Danger, Warning and
Caution have the following meanings:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Personal precautions and
qualifications
Only qualified and trained persons may operate or
maintain the machine. They must be physically able
to handle the bulk, weight, and power of the tool.
Always use your common sense and good
judgement.

Personal protective equipment

Always use approved protective equipment.
Operators and all other persons in the working area
must wear protective equipment, including at a
minimum:
Protective helmet
●
● Hearing protection
Impact resistant eye protection with side protection
●
Respiratory protection when appropriate
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● Protective gloves
Proper protective boots
●
Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not
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loose-fitting) that covers your arms and legs.
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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 or moderate
injury.
© 2010 Atlas Copco Construction Tools AB | No. 3392 5036 90 | 2010-04-15

Drugs, alcohol or medication

WARNING Drugs, alcohol or medication
Drugs, alcohol or medication may impair your
judgment and powers of concentration. Poor
reactions and incorrect assessments can lead to
severe accidents or death.
► Never use the machine when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
No person who is under the influence of drugs,
►
alcohol or medication may operate the machine.

Installation, precautions

WARNING Whipping hydraulic hose
Hydraulic hoses under pressure can whip
uncontrollably if screws loosen or are loosened. A
whipping hydraulic hose can cause severe injuries.
Depressurise the hydraulic system before
►
loosening the connection of a hydraulic hose.
Tighten the nuts on the connections of the
►
hydraulic hoses to the required torque.
► Check that the hydraulic hose and the connections
are not damaged.
DANGER Compressed gas, explosion hazard
The accumulator is pressurized even when the
hydraulic system is shut off. To dismount the
accumulator without first releasing the nitrogen gas
can cause serious personal injury or death.
Fill the high-pressure accumulator with nitrogen
►
(N ) only.
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Only authorised personnel are qualified to work
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with the accumulator.
WARNING Hydraulic oil at high pressure
Thin jets of hydraulic oil under high pressure can
penetrate the skin and cause permanent damage.
► Immediately consult a doctor if hydraulic oil has
penetrated the skin.
Never use your fingers to check for hydraulic fluid
►
leaks.
Keep your face away from any possible leaks.
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WARNING Hot surfaces
Hydraulic oil temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F)
is transmitted to the post driver body. The hot
surfaces can burn if you are unprotected.
Always use proper gloves and protective clothes,
►
to avoid skin contact, when operating the machine.
LPD LPD-T, LPD-RV
Original instructions