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4. hydraulic hazards, 5. compressed air hazards – Hobart Welding Products CHAMPION ELITE OM-240 438E User Manual

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1-4. Hydraulic Hazards

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT can injure

or kill.

D Incorrect installation or operation of this unit

could result in equipment failure and personal

injury. Only qualified persons should install, op-

erate, and service this unit according to its

Owner’s Manual, industry standards, and na-

tional, state, and local codes.

D Do not exceed the rated output or capacity of the hydraulic pump

or any equipment in the hydraulic system. Design hydraulic sys-

tem so failure of any hydraulic component will not put people or

property at risk.

D Before working on hydraulic system, turn off and lockout/tagout

unit, release pressure, and be sure hydraulic pressure cannot be

accidentally applied.

D Do not work on hydraulic system with unit running unless you are

a qualified person and following the manufacturer’s instructions.

D Do not modify or alter hydraulic pump or manufacturer-supplied

equipment. Do not disconnect, disable, or override any safety

equipment in the hydraulic system.

D Use only components/accessories approved by the manufac-

turer.

D Keep away from potential pinch points or crush points created by

equipment connected to the hydraulic system.

D Do not work under or around any equipment that is supported

only by hydraulic pressure. Properly support equipment by

mechanical means.

HYDRAULIC FLUID can injure or kill.

D Before working on hydraulic system, turn off and

lockout/tagout unit, release pressure, and be sure

hydraulic pressure cannot be accidentally applied.

D Relieve pressure before disconnecting or con-

necting hydraulic lines.

D Check hydraulic system components and all con-

nections and hoses for damage, leaks, and wear

before operating unit.

D Wear protective equipment such as safety

glasses, leather gloves, heavy shirt and trousers,

high shoes, and a cap when working on hydraulic

system.

D Use a piece of paper or cardboard to search for leaks−−never use

bare hands. Do not use equipment if leaks are found.

D HYDRAULIC FLUID is FLAMMABLE−−do not work on hydraulics

near sparks or flames; do not smoke near hydraulic fluid.

D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is

finished and before starting unit.

D If ANY fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed

within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury or gan-

grene may result.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

D Keep away from moving parts such as fans,

belts and rotors.

D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards

closed and securely in place.

D Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving

parts.

D Before working on hydraulic system, turn off and lockout/tagout

unit, release pressure, and be sure hydraulic pressure cannot be

accidentally applied.

D Have only qualified people remove guards or covers for maint-

enance and troubleshooting as necessary.

D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is

finished and before starting engine.

HOT PARTS AND FLUID can burn.

D Do not touch hot parts bare handed or allow hot

fluid to contact skin.

D Allow cooling period before working on equip-

ment.

D To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insu-

lated welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.

READ INSTRUCTIONS.

D Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s

Manual carefully before installing, operating, or

servicing unit. Read the safety information at

the beginning of the manual and in each

section.

D Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
D Perform maintenance and service according to the Owner’s

Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local

codes.

1-5. Compressed Air Hazards

COMPRESSED AIR EQUIPMENT can

injure or kill.

D Incorrect installation or operation of this unit

could result in equipment failure and personal

injury. Only qualified persons should install, op-

erate, and service this unit according to its

Owner’s Manual, industry standards, and na-

tional, state, and local codes.

D Do not exceed the rated output or capacity of the compressor or

any equipment in the compressed air system. Design compressed

air system so failure of any component will not put people or prop-

erty at risk.

D Before working on compressed air system, turn off and lockout/

tagout unit, release pressure, and be sure air pressure cannot be

accidentally applied.

D Do not work on compressed air system with unit running unless

you are a qualified person and following the manufacturer’s in-
structions.

D Do not modify or alter compressor or manufacturer-supplied

equipment. Do not disconnect, disable, or override any safety
equipment in the compressed air system.

D Use only components and accessories approved by the manufac-

turer.

D Keep away from potential pinch points or crush points created by

equipment connected to the compressed air system.

D Do not work under or around any equipment that is supported only

by air pressure. Properly support equipment by mechanical

means.