General Operation Safety

WARNING

High-Pressure Fluids Hazard

Never grab, touch, or in any way come in contact with a hydraulic pressure leak. When the hydraulic circuit is pressurized, the hydraulic fluid can escape at high speed. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. If an accident occurs, contact the nearest health service immediately! Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

  • Always relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.

  • Always wear safety approved eye wear when checking for leaks. Do not use your hands to check for leaks in the hydraulic circuit.

  • Always keep away from leaking elements during the tightening process.

  • Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection when involved with or near the operation, repair or maintenance of the unit.

  • Be sure all others in the area are wearing impact-resistant eye and face protection.

  • Even small projectiles can injure eyes and cause blindness.

WARNING

Risk of Injury

Keep hands away from moving parts! Fingers could get injured if they get between the rivet and the work piece.

  • Keep your hands away from the riveting points when operating the tool.

  • Do not put your hands or fingers between the tool and the work piece.

  • Always use the adequate personal protective equipment on your job site.

WARNING

Projectile Hazard

Do not direct the tool against anyone. Rivets could be flung from the tool producing severe injuries, especially to the eyes.

  • Wear safety googles.

Operation guidelines

  • This tool is designed to be used solely for the purpose of setting blind rivets. Never use the tool as a hammer.

  • Never use without the stem collector fitted.

  • Never overload the tool. Work within the specified working capacity.

  • Do not exceed the permitted working pressure.

  • Do not use the tool without a workpiece.

  • Do not rivet outside of the riveting holes.

  • Never turn the tool towards yourself or towards other people.

  • Be aware of that the blind rivet could be flung from the tool.

  • Always wear protective goggles when working with the tool. Personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, gloves, safety helmet, non-slip footwear, ear protection and fall arresting device is recommended.

  • The stem collector must remain mounted on the tool during operation.

  • When putting down the tool, make sure that it is placed on a stable position on a stable surface from which it cannot fall.

Hydraulic handling

  • Avoid excessive contact with hydraulic oil. If irritation of the skin occurs, wash the affected skin parts thoroughly with water.

  • Disconnect the power supply and depressurize the hydraulic system before disconnecting or connecting hoses, fittings, or accessories.

  • Never grab, touch, or in any way come in contact with a hydraulic pressure leak. Escaping oil can penetrate the skin and cause severe injury.

  • All hydraulic connections must be securely connected. Loose or improper threaded fittings can be potentially dangerous if pressurized. Severe over tightening can cause premature thread failure. Fittings need to be only securely tightened and leak free.

    • Ensure quick-disconnect couplings are clean and fully engaged.

    • Threaded connections such as fittings, gauges etc. must be clean, securely tightened and leak-free.

  • Do not use kinked hoses. Inspect and replace if damaged.

  • Protect hoses and connectors from hazards such as sharp edges, heat or impacts. Inspect daily and replace if cracked, worn, damaged or leaking.