Personal Safety - Holmatro HDC 8 Mode D'emploi

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• Conversion of the piece of equipment or the system may only be performed by a Holmatro Certified
Technician. In case of a conversion, retain the original manual and the conversion manual.
• Use only genuine Holmatro parts and maintenance products prescribed by Holmatro.
2.4

Personal safety

Personnel that uses or assists in the use of the equipment must wear all personal means of protection
as prescribed in the standard work procedure. Negligent use of personal means of protection can result
in serious injury. During use wear at least the following personal means of protection:
• Helmet;
• Safety goggles or full face shield;
• Safety gloves;
• Safety clothing for the entire body;
• Safety shoes with good ankle support and toe protection;
• Hearing protection during continuous use of pneumatic systems.
2.5 Safety regulations with respect to the equipment
• Use a regulator to control the air source for the maximum operating pressure for the model as
specified in 3.3.
• Do not connect compressed air if any oil or grease is present. Oil and grease is explosive in the
vicinity of compressed air.
• Do not stay in line with the air stream.
• The body of this control device can get very cold when deflating lifting bags.
• Always use cribbing when lifting objects.
• Never place more than 2 lifting bags upon another.
• Always make sure the lifting bag system is properly connected before proceeding operating any
control device.
• Never change the settings of any safety device.
2.6 Safety regulations with respect to the operation of the system
• Make a risk assessment of the procedure before you start work (EN-ISO 12100).
• Keep bystanders at a distance and be extra careful in the vicinity of people and animals.
• Make sure the work area is clearly laid out and has good lighting.
• Avoid stress and work in a structured way. This reduces the risk of errors, combinations of dangers
and accidents.
• Before use, check the equipment for damage. Do not use the equipment if it is not in good
condition, and consult your Holmatro dealer.
• Stand on a stable base and use both hands to hold the equipment.
• During operation, never get between the object and the equipment.
• Monitor the situation of the equipment and the structure continuously while using the equipment.
• Never couple or uncouple couplers while the system is under pressure.
• Use only genuine Holmatro accessories and ensure that they have been attached correctly.
• Stop immediately if the system makes strange noises or displays aberrant behaviour.
• Always use a pressure gauge to monitor the pressure in the system.
• Do not lift unstable loads.
• Take extra care when lowering a load.
• Return inactive equipment immediately to the tool station.
• Oil and grease is explosive in the vicinity of compressed air. Do not connect pneumatic tools if any
oil or grease is present. Have the pneumatic tool cleaned by a Holmatro Certified Technician.
• Always adhere to the safety regulations that apply to other equipment that is used in the operation.
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