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TT46 User Manual ◄ 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Tool operators and maintenance personnel must always comply
with the safety precautions given in this manual and on the stick-
ers and tags attached to the tool and hose.
These safety precautions are given for your safety. Review them
carefully before operating the tool and before performing general
maintenance or repairs.
Supervising personnel should develop additional precautions re-
lating to the specic work area and local safety regulations. If so,
place the added precautions in the space provided on page 5.
The tool will provide safe and dependable service if operated in
accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Read and
understand this manual and any stickers and tags attached to the
tool and hose before operation. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
• The operator must start in a work area without bystanders. Fly-
ing debris can cause serious injury.
• Do not operate the tool unless thoroughly trained or under the
supervision of an instructor. Establish a training program for all
operators to ensure safe operation.
• Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear and head
protection, and safety shoes at all times when operating the tool.
Use gloves and aprons when necessary.
• The operator must be familiar with all prohibited work areas such
as excessive slopes and dangerous terrain conditions.
• Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
• Do not inspect or clean the tool while the hydraulic power source
is connected. Accidental engagement of the tool can cause seri-
ous injury.
• Always connect hoses to the tool hose couplers before energiz-
ing the hydraulic power source. Be sure all hose
connections are tight and are in good condition.
• Do not operate the tool at oil temperatures above 140°F/60°C.
Operation at higher temperatures can cause higher than normal
temperatures at the tool which can result in operator discomfort.
• Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted, or incompletely
assembled tie tamper.
• Never wear loose clothing that can get entangled in the work-
ing parts of the tool.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the moving parts. Long
hair or loose clothing can become drawn into moving compo-
nents.
• Do not weld, cut with an acetylene torch or hardface the tie
tamper tool. Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted,
or incompletely assembled tool.
• Always use accessories that conform to the specications
given in the OPERATION section of this manual.
• Release the trigger if the power supply has been interrupted.
• When working near electrical conductors, always assume that
all conductors are energized and that insulation, clothing and
hoses can conduct electricity. Use hose labeled and certied as
non-conductive.
• 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 carry the tool by hoses.
• Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during demoli-
tion could generate dust potentially containing a variety of haz-
ardous 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.