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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Best Practices
ALWAYS
Wear appropriate protective work clothing and
equipment. Cut and puncture resistant gloves,
approved safety glasses, face protection and
approved hearing protection must be worn while
operating the UTILITY AIRSPADE. Eye protection
should comply with ANSI Z87.1-1989. Ear
protection should provide NRR of at least 20dB.
Wear approved, electrically insulated
footwear and gloves if working near underground
utility lines.
Wear approved respiratory protection when
working in extremely dusty conditions.
Ensure that all personnel near the area
being excavated are aware that the UTILITY
AIRSPADE is being used and that they wear
appropriate personal protection as indicated.
Protect surfaces that could be chipped, or
damaged by dislodged soil or rock particles
adjacent to the excavation work area by using
suitable drop cloths, screens or other means.
• Operate the UTILITY AIRSPADE until the operating instructions are read
and fully understood.
• Make any modications to the UTILITY AIRSPADE.
• Tie, Tape, or other wise Lock or Fasten the trigger in the “on“ position.
• Point or aim the UTILITY AIRSPADE at any person during operation.
• Allow hands, feet, or any body parts near the UTILITY AIRSPADE nozzle tip
during operation.
• Use the UTILITY AIRSPADE as a pry bar.
Inspect hoses for leakage, kinking,
abrasion, corrosion, or any other signs
of wear or damage. Tighten, repair or
replace as necessary.
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