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HP TWIN8 User Manual ◄ 5
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 specic work area and local
safety regulations. If so, place the added precautions in
the space provided in this manual.
The HP TWIN8 Hydraulic Power Unit will provide safe
and dependable service if operated in accordance with
the instructions given in this manual. Read and under-
stand 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.
• Operator must start in a work area without bystand-
ers. The operator must be familiar with all prohibited
work areas such as excessive slopes and danger-
ous terrain conditions.
• Establish a training program for all operators to en-
sure safe operation.
• Do not operate the power unit unless thoroughly
trained or under the supervision of an instructor.
• Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear
protection, breathing protection, head protection,
and safety shoes at all times when operating the
power unit and a hydraulic tool.
• Do not inspect or clean the power unit while it is run-
ning. Accidental engagement of the unit can cause
serious injury.
• Always use hoses and ttings rated at 2500 psi/172
bar with a 4 to 1 safety factor. Be sure all hose con-
nections are tight.
• Be sure all hoses are connected for correct ow di-
rection to and from the tool being used.
• Do not inspect hoses and ttings for leaks by using
bare hands. “Pin-hole” leaks can penetrate the skin.
• NEVER OPERATE THE POWER UNIT IN A
CLOSED SPACE. Inhalation of engine exhaust can
be fatal.
• Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted
power unit.
• Do not wear loose clothing or unbound long hair
when operating the tool. Loose items can get en-
tangled with the tool and cause serious injury.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the working
parts of the power unit.
• Keep clear of hot engine exhaust.
• Do not add fuel to the power unit while the power
unit is running or is still hot.
• Do not operate the power unit if gasoline odor is
present.
• Do not use ammable solvents around the power
unit engine.
• Do not operate the power unit within 3.3 ft/1 m of
buildings, obstructions or ammable objects.
• Do not reverse tool rotation direction by changing
uid ow direction.
• Allow power unit engine to cool before storing in an
enclosed space.
• Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels
and warning stickers legible.
• 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 operate the machine on excessive slopes or
unstable terrain where “tip over” is a hazard.
• Do not exceed the rated limits of the equipment or
use the equipment for applications beyond its de-
sign capacity.
• Be aware of surrounding hazards. Noise created by
the Power Unit and the tools it operates may mask
early indications of approaching hazards.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS