General Machine Products 89004 Portable Powered Duct Rod Pusher - Manual (Page 6)

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13. Some component and assembly parts are in excess of 55 lbs. (25kg) . When lifting care must
be taken, insure sufficient man power/lifting gear is available, to prevent personal injury and
damage to the machine. Beware of exposed electrical contacts. Do not touch, or allow
metal objects to come into contact.
14. Prior to installation insure the sub-duct route is connected properly.
15. Beware of exposed electrical contacts. Do not touch. Or allow metal objects to come into
contact. Waste hydraulic oils are to be disposed of via an environmentally acceptable
method.
16. Wear hearing protection when noise level are above acceptable limits. To reduce noise,
position Power Pack away from user.
17. Machine may cause additional fire hazard if involved in an existing fire due to hydraulic
oils.
18. No personnel are to be in manholes or ducts when the duct rod pusher is in operation.
19. The machine must be operated on firm ground.
20. Stay clear of rods or lines under tension.
21. Only use the machine for its intended purpose.
22. Do not place duct rod carrier too close to the powered duct rodder.
23. Do not tamper with pressure relief valves or pressure reducing valves.
24. Never operate the rod pushing machine with the electronic control panel immersed in wa-
ter.
25. To prevent damage to the hydraulic hoses and the emergency stop cable never leave
them on the ground when not in use.