Stanley GPV18 V SERIES User Manual
GPV18
V SERIES
HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT
USER MANUAL
Safety, Operation and Maintenance
73418 1/2014 Ver. 1
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING
IMPORTANT
SAFETY SYMBOLS ............................................................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................5
TOOL STICKERS & TAGS .....................................................................................................................................6
HYDRAULIC HOSE TYPES ................................................................................................................................... 7
HOSE RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 8
HTMA REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................................9
OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................10-12
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................. 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................................................................14
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................15
To ll out a Product Warranty Recording form, and for information on your warranty,
visit Stanleyhydraulic.com and select the Warranty tab.
(NOTE: The warranty recording form must be submitted to validate the warranty).
SERVICING: This manual contains safety, operation, and routine maintenance instructions. Stanley Hydraulic Tools
recommends that servicing of hydraulic tools, other than routine maintenance, must be performed by an authorized
and certied dealer. Please read the following warning.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT FROM THE IMPROPER REPAIR OR
SERVICE OF THIS TOOL.
REPAIRS AND / OR SERVICE TO THIS TOOL MUST ONLY BE DONE BY AN
AUTHORIZED AND CERTIFIED DEALER.
For the nearest authorized and certied dealer, call Stanley Hydraulic Tools at (503-659-5660) and ask for a Customer Service Representative.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTICE
IMPORTANT
Safety symbols and signal words, as shown below, are used to emphasize all operator, maintenance and repair actions which, if not strictly followed, could result in a life-threatening situation, bodily injury or damage to equipment.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
This safety alert and signal word indicate an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This safety alert and signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This safety alert and signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
This signal word indicates a situation which, if not avoided, will result in damage
to the equipment.
This signal word indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the equipment.
Always observe safety symbols. They are included for your safety and for the protection of the tool.
LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
Enter any local safety regulations here. Keep these instructions in an area accessible to the operator and maintenance personnel.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 equipment.
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 relating to the specic work area and local safety
regulations. If so, place the added precautions in the space
provided on page 4.
In addition to this manual, read and understand safety and
operating instructions in the Engine Operation Manual furnished with the power unit.
The Hydraulic Power Unit 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 Power Unit. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• NEVER OPERATE THE POWER UNIT IN A
CLOSED SPACE. Inhalation of engine exhaust can be
fatal.
• Do not operate a damaged, improperly adjusted
power unit.
• Never wear loose clothing that can get entangled in
the working parts of the power unit.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the working
parts of the power unit.
• Keep clear of hot engine exhaust.
• Do not add fuel to the power unit while the power unit
is running or is still hot.
• Do not operate the power unit if gasoline odor is
present.
• Do not use ammable solvents around the power unit
engine.
• Do not operate the power unit within 3.3 ft/1 m of
buildings, obstructions or ammable objects.
• 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 operation.
• Do not operate the power unit unless thoroughly
trained or under the supervision of an instructor.
• Always wear safety equipment such as goggles, ear,
head protection, and safety shoes at all times when
operating the power unit and a hydraulic tool.
• Do not inspect or clean the power unit while it is
running. Accidental engagement of the unit can cause
serious injury.
• Always use hoses and ttings rated at 2500 psi/172
bar with a 4 to 1 safety factor. Be sure all hose connections are tight.
• Be sure all hoses are connected for correct ow
direction to and from the tool being used.
• Do not inspect hoses and ttings for leaks by using
bare hands. “Pin-hole” leaks can penetrate the skin.
• Do not reverse tool rotation direction by changing
uid ow direction.
• Allow power unit engine to cool before storing in an
enclosed space.
• Always keep critical tool markings, such as labels
and warning stickers legible.
• To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, all
tool repair, maintenance and service must only be performed by authorized and properly trained personnel.
Warning: Use of this tool on certain materials during
demolition 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.
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TOOL STICKERS & TAGS
Guaranteed Sound
Power Level Decal
GPV18B02 Only
The above tag is attached to the tool before it is
shipped, read carefully before operating. If tag is
damaged, please replace it and keep clean.
Re-attach tag to unit when not in use.
Safety Information
Hour Meter
Fuel Sticker
Choke
Serial No.
Location
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