Safety Precautions - Stanley SK47 User Manual

Tool operators and maintenance personnel must comply
with the safety precautions given in this manual and on
the stickers and tags attached to the tool and hose.
These precautions are given for your safety. Review
them carefully before operating the tool and before
performing general maintenance or repairs.
The SK47 Hydraulic Sinker Drill will provide safe and
dependable service if operated in accordance with the
instructions given in this manual. Read and understand
this manual and any stickers and tags attached to the
tool and hoses before operation. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• Operator must start in a work area without
bystanders. The operator must be familiar with all
prohibited work areas such as excessive slopes and
dangerous terrain conditions.
• Establish a training program for all operators to
ensure safe operation.
• Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or
under the supervision of an instructor.
• Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear,
head and breathing protection, and safety shoes at
all times when operating the tool.
• Do not inspect or clean the tool while the hydraulic
power source is connected. Accidental engagement
of the tool can cause serious injury.
• Supply hoses must have a minimum working
pressure rating of 2500 psi/175 bar.
• The hydraulic circuit control valve must be in the
OFF position when coupling or uncoupling the tool.
Wipe all couplers clean before connecting. Use only
lint-free cloths. Failure to do so may result in damage
to the quick couplers and cause overheating of the
hydraulic system.
• Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above
140 °F/60 °C. Operation at higher oil temperatures
can cause operator discomfort and may damage the
tool.
• Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted or
incompletely assembled tool.
• Do not weld, cut with an acetylene torch or hard-
face the tool bit.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• To avoid personal injury or equipment damage,
all tool repair, maintenance and service must only
be performed by authorized and properly trained
personnel.
• Do not exceed the rated limits of the tool or use the
tool for applications beyond its design capacity.
• Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels
and warning stickers, legible.
• Always replace parts with replacement parts
recommended by STANLEY.
• Check fastener tightness often and before each use
daily.
• Never operate the tool if you cannot be sure that
underground utilities are not present.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing when operating the
tool.
• Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials could
generate dust potentially containing a variety of
hazardous substances such as asbestos, silica or
lead. Inhalation of dust containing these or other
hazardous substances could result in serious
injury, cancer or death. Protect yourself and those
around you. Research and understand the materials
you are cutting. Follow correct safety procedures
and comply with all applicable national, state or
provisional health and safety regulations relating to
them, including, if appropriate arranging for the safe
disposal of the materials by a qualified person.
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