Condux WDR505 Underground Pulling Trailer - Manual (Page 7)

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Safety Information
A. SAFETY DEVICES
Machine has been equipped with the following safety devices:
• A load-limiting device that automatically stops the engine once the max.
pre-set load value has been exceeded
• A mechanical negative safety brake that stops all movement if hydraulic
pressure is lost
• Where possible, guards and covers are provided to protect personnel from
moving parts
!DANGER: it is absolutely forbidden to use this machine with
protective guards removed or with damaged or disconnected
safety devices.
B. EMERGENCY STOP DEVICE
An emergency stop button is provided (Figure 1) on the control panel. Pushing it
immediately stops the engine.
!CAUTION: Use of the emergency stop
is ONLY recommended in emergency
situations. It is NOT recommended to
use the emergency stop system for
normal shut down of the system.
C. PERIODIC OPERATIONS
Proper functioning of safety systems should be
verified daily.
!CAUTION: Any customer alterations
to the provided safely devices relieves
the manufacturer of any responsibility
for any resulting damage of property or
injury to personnel.
D. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
When operating this machine users must be aware of other risks associated with
the work for which the machine is intended.
E. PULLING ROPE FAILURE
Obviously this will cause uncontrolled movement of the entire machine. Both this
and the danger then presented by the pulling rope and/or conductor can cause
serious injury or death.
To reduce operator exposure to these dangers owners must:
• Regularly check the rope and replace it as soon as defects or signs of wear
are detected
• Assume only the recommended operation positions indicated in this manual
Figure 1. Emergency Stop Button