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These safety precautions are given for your safety. Review them carefully before operating the tool and before
performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel should develop additional precautions relating to the specific work area and local safety
regulations. If so, place the added precautions in the space provided on page 3.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
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Establish a training program for all operators to ensure safe operation.
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Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or under the supervision of an instructor.
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Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear and head protection, and safety shoes at all times when
operating the tool.
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Know the location of buried or covered underground utilities before begining any work.
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Do not inspect or clean the tool while the hydraulic power source is connected. Accidental engagement of the
tool can cause serious injury.
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Always connect hoses to the tool hose couplers before energizing the hydraulic power source. Be sure all hose
connections are tight.
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Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above 140°F/60°C. Operation at higher oil temperatures can cause
higher than normal temperatures at the tool which can result in operator discomfort.
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Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted, or incompletely assembled breaker.
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Do not weld, cut with an acetylene torch, or hard face the drill bit.
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To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all tool repair, maintenance and service must only be performed
by authorized and properly trained personnel.
The SK58 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.
Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always comply with the safety
precautions given in this manual and on the stickers and tags attached to the tool
and hose.
SAFETY
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