HV18 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 precautions are for your safety. Review them
carefully before operating the tool or performing any
maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel may specify additional
precautions for your work area to comply with company
policies and local safety regulations. Enter any added
precautions in the space provided in this manual.
This tool will provide safe, dependable service if operated
in accordance with the instructions given in this manual.
Read and understand the manual any decals, labels, or
tags attached to the tool and hoses. Failure to do so
can cause serious personal injury or damage to the
equipment.
• Operator must start in a work area without
bystanders. The operator must be familiar with all
prohibited work areas such as excessive slopes and
dangerous terrain conditions.
• Establish a training program for all operators to
ensure safe operations.
• Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or
under the supervision of an instructor.
• Always wear safety equipment such as goggles,
head protection and safety shoes at all times when
operating the tool.
• Do not inspect or clean the tool while the hydraulic
power source is connected. Accidental engagement
of the tool can cause serious injury.
• Do not operate this tool without rst reading the
operating instructions.
• Do not install or remove this tool while the hydraulic
power source is connected. Accidental engagement
of the tool can cause serious injury.
• Never operate the tool if you cannot be sure that
underground utilities are not present. Underground
electrical utilities present an electrocution hazard.
Underground gas utilities present an explosion
hazard. Other underground utilities may present
other hazards.
• Do not wear loose tting clothing when operating the
tool. Loose tting clothing can get entangled with the
tool and cause serious injury.
• Supply hoses must have a minimum working
pressure rating of 2500 psi/175 bar.
• Be sure all hose connections are tight.
• The hydraulic circuit control valve must be in the
“OFF” position when coupling or uncoupling the tool.
• Wipe all couplers clean before connecting. Failure
to do so may result in damage to the quick couplers
and cause overheating. Use only lint-free cloths.
• Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above
140° F/60° C. Operation at higher oil temperatures
can cause operator discomfort and may cause
damage to the tool.
• Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted or
incompletely assembled tool.
• To avoid personal injury or equipment damage,
all tool repair, maintenance and service must only
be performed by authorized and properly trained
personnel.
• Do not exceed the rated limits of the tool or use the
tool for applications beyond it’s design capacity.
• Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels
and warning stickers, legible.
• Always replace parts with replacement parts
recommended by STANLEY.
• Check fastener tightness often and before each use
daily
• Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials could
generate dust potentially containing a variety of
hazardous substances such as asbestos, 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 qualied person.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
