Safety Precautions - Stanley DL07 User Manual

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.
These safety precautions are given for your safety. Re-
view them carefully before operating the tool and before
performing general maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel should develop additional pre-
cautions relating to the specific work area and local
safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in
the space provided in this manual.
The model DL07 Hydraulic 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 hose before operation. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• The operator must start in a work area without by-
standers. Flying debris can cause serious injury.
• Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained
or under the supervision of an instructor. Establish
a training program for all operators to ensure safe
operation.
• Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear
and head protection, and safety shoes at all times
when operating the tool. Use gloves and aprons
when necessary.
• The operator must be familiar with all prohibited
work areas such as excessive slopes and danger-
ous terrain conditions.
• Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
• Do not inspect or clean the tool while the hydraulic
power source is connected. Accidental engagement

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

of the tool can cause serious injury.
• Always connect hoses to the tool hose couplers be-
fore energizing the hydraulic power source. Be sure
all hose connections are tight and are in good condi-
tion.
• Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above
140 °F/60 °C. Operation at higher temperatures can
cause higher than normal temperatures at the tool
which can result in operator discomfort.
• Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted, or
incompletely assembled drill.
• Never wear loose clothing that can get entangled in
the working parts of the tool.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the rotating
parts. Long hair or loose clothing can become drawn
into rotating components.
• Always use accessories that conform to the speci-
fications given in the OPERATION section of this
manual.
• Do not reverse impact wrench rotation direction by
changing fluid flow direction.
• Release the trigger if the power supply has been in-
terrupted.
• When working near electrical conductors, always
assume that all conductors are energized and that
insulation, clothing and hoses can conduct electric-
ity. Use hose labeled and certified as non-conduc-
tive.
• To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all
tool repair, maintenance and service must only be
performed by authorized and properly trained per-
sonnel.
• Do not carry the tool by hoses.
• Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during
demolition could generate dust potentially contain-
ing a variety of hazardous substances such as as-
bestos, 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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