Operating Instructions Form No. 102885
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED -
GENERAL (CONTINUED)
• Avoid exposing hydraulic equipment (especially hoses) to extreme high or low temperatures. Damage
to equipment or failure may result and cause loss of control or personal injury.
• Do not drop any hydraulic system components. Damage to the equipment and/or injury may result.
• Avoid slipping or falling by cleaning up any oil spills.
• Avoid back injury by always lifting equipment carefully.
• It is strongly recommended to view the Power Team Hydraulic Safety video tape before using hydraulic
equipment.
SET-UP
• The owner/operator of this punch must see that it is installed and operated according to federal
(OSHA), state, local, European (EU), and other safety standards where applicable.
• Shield the punch to minimize danger to others. Hydraulic pressure can cause materials to break,
possibly resulting in personal injury due to flying objects, falling objects, shifting loads and other
hazards.
• This punch is designed for punching holes in mild steel, aluminum, and similar non-hardened material.
Guards, enclosures, monitors, interlocks, controls, restraints, and other devices must be used by the
owner/operator when this punch is used for specific applications with hazards best known by the
owner/operator. For information regarding other applications, contact your nearest Power Team facility
(see listing at the end of this document).
• Additions of specific safety equipment, such as permanent enclosures, guards or shields, light
curtains, etc., to the punch must be on separate, free-standing structures, or clamped to the punch
frame without cutting, drilling, welding or otherwise modifying the punch structure or affecting it's
function. Such modifications can cause equipment damage and/or personal injury.
• Modifications to the structure and function of this punch are not permitted, voids the warranty, may
cause personal injury, and voids the Declaration of Incorporation.
• Any punch accessories, die sets, or special equipment used with the punch must have a maximum
tonnage rating equal to or higher than the maximum tonnage rating of the punch, or breakage and
possible injury can occur.
• The owner/operator of the punch must ensure that all safety-related decals are installed, maintained,
and replaced if they become hard to read.
• Do not hook up punch (HP35) to a power pump with a double-acting valve.
• Always connect hoses at the punch (HP20) with solid connection fittings not couplers.
HYDRAULIC HOSE
• Before operating this tool, tighten all hose connections using the proper tools. Do not overtighten the
connections. Connections need only be tightened securely and leak-free. Overtightening may cause
premature thread failure or high pressure fittings to split at pressures lower than their rated capacities.
• Should a hydraulic hose ever burst, rupture, or need to be disconnected, immediately shut
off the pump. Never attempt to grasp a leaking hose under pressure with your hands. The
force of the escaping hydraulic fluid could cause serious injury.
• Do not subject the hose to potential hazard such as fire, extreme heat or cold, sharp surfaces, or heavy
impact. Do not allow the hose to kink, twist, curl or bend so tightly that the oil flow within the hose is
blocked or reduced. Periodically inspect the hose for signs of wear because any of these conditions
can damage the hose and may result in personal injury.
Sheet No. 2 of 5
Rev. 2 Date: 13 Dec. 1999