8911323 20 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press V1.0
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1. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medications.
2. Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the
moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered or bound.
3. Do not overreach when operating the tool. Proper footing and balance
enables better control in unexpected situations.
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. If you use this
tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.
1. Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for a
specific function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it f
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an unintended purpose.
2. The maximum load is 20 tons. Do not exceed this rated capacity. Never
apply excessive force to a workpiece and always use the pressure gauge
to accurately determine the applied load.
3. Inspect the press before each use. Do not use if any component is bent,
broken, cracked, leaking or showing other damage. Do not use the press
after a shock load until a qualified technician has examined the press.
4. Check to ensure that all bolts and nuts are tight.
5. Only use this shop press on a surface that is stable, level and not slippery.
The surface must be capable of sustaining the weight of the shop press
and the load.
6. Ensure that the workpiece is center-loaded and secure. An unbalanced
load may slip off the heel blocks or bed frame.
7. Keep hands and feet away from the bed area at all times.
8. Do not use the shop press to compress a spring or any other item that
could disengage and cause a potential hazard. Never stand directly in
front of a loaded press and never leave a loaded press unattended.
9. Do not allow an untrained person to operate the press.
10. Do not use brake fluid or other improper fluid in place of hydraulic oil.
Avoid mixing different types of oil when adding hydraulic oil. Only good
quality hydraulic jack oil can be used.
11. Do not expose the press to rain, snow or inclement weather.
12. Bolt the press to the floor if it is to be used on bulky or unstable items.
