Altrad Belle HDC 350 Operator's Manual - Page 8
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Operation, Precautions
Operating Pressure
If the maximum operating pressure for the hydraulic machine is exceeded, it can result in material damage and personal injury.
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Always run the hydraulic machine with the correct operating pressure. See "Technical data".
Explosion Hazard
If an insertion tool comes into contact with explosives or explosive gases, an explosion could occur. When working on certain materials
and when using certain materials in machine parts, sparks and ignition can occur. Explosions will lead to severe injuries or death.
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Never operate the machine in any explosive environment.
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Never use the machine near ammable materials, fumes or dust.
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Make sure that there are no undetected sources of gas or explosives.
Unexpected Movements
The machine and the cutting blade might kick back towards the operator very suddenly and violently. If the upper quadrant of the blade
touches an object, the cutting blade might move and may cause serious injury. To reduce risks:
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Never use the equipment if you suspect that it is damaged.
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Never start to cut with the upper quadrant of the Cutting blade.
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Always hold onto the machine with both hands and make sure the cutting blade is away from your body.
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Keep a good balance and a rm foothold.
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Always cut with the machine running at maximum speed.
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Make sure that the work piece is supported during cutting.
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Be careful when inserting the blade in the machine.
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Never cut above shoulder height.
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Never cut in wood.
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Never place the machine on the ground, before the blade has come to a complete stop.
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Never strike or abuse the equipment.
Dust and Fume Hazard
Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed when using the machine may cause serious and permanent respiratory disease, illness,
or other bodily injury (for example, silicosis or other irreversible lung disease that can be fatal, cancer, birth defects, and/or skin
in ammation).
Some dusts and fumes created by drilling, breaking, hammering, sawing, grinding and other construction activities contain substances
known to the State of California and other authorities to cause respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of such substances are:
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Crystalline silica, cement, and other masonry products.
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated rubber.
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Lead from lead-based paints. Dust and fumes in the air can be invisible to the naked eye, so do not rely on eye sight to determine if
there is dust or fumes in the air.
To reduce the risk of exposure to dust and fumes, do all of the following:
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Perform site-speci c risk assessment. The risk assessment should include dust and fumes created by the use of the machine and
the potential for disturbing existing dust.
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Use proper engineering controls to minimize the amount of dust and fumes in the air and to minimize build-up on equipment,
surfaces, clothing, and body parts. Examples of controls include: exhaust ventilation and dust collection systems, water sprays, and
wet drilling. Control dusts and fumes at the source where possible. Make sure that controls are properly installed, maintained and
correctly used.
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Wear, maintain and correctly use respiratory protection as instructed by your employer and as required by occupational health and
safety regulations. The respiratory protection must be effective for the type of substance at issue (and if applicable, approved by
relevant governmental authority).
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Work in a well ventilated area.
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If the machine has an exhaust, direct the exhaust so as to reduce disturbance of dust in a dust lled environment.
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Operate and maintain the machine as recommended in the operating and safety instructions
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Select, maintain and replace consumables/ inserted tools/ other accessory as recommended in the operating and safety
instructions. Incorrect selection or lack of maintenance of consumables/ inserted tools/ other accessories may cause an
unnecessary increase in dust or fumes.
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Wear washable or disposable protective clothes at the worksite, and shower and change into clean clothes before leaving the
worksite to reduce exposure of dust and fumes to yourself, other persons, cars, homes, and other areas.
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Avoid eating, drinking, and using tobacco products in areas where there is dust or fumes.
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Wash your hands and face thoroughly as soon as possible upon leaving the exposure area, and always before eating, drinking,
using tobacco products, or making contact with other persons.
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Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including occupational health and safety regulations.
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Participate in air monitoring, medical examination programs, and health and safety training programs provided by your employer or
trade organizations and in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations and recommendations. Consult with
physicians experienced with relevant occupational medicine.
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Work with your employer and trade organization to reduce dust and fume exposure at the worksite and to reduce the risks. Effective
health and safety programs, policies and procedures for protecting workers and others against harmful exposure to dust and fumes
should be established and implemented based on advice from health and safety experts. Consult with experts.
General Safety
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