ST352 Operator's Manual

SAFETY
Table of contents
q SECTION 2 - SAFETY
q SECTION 2 - SAFETY..................................................................................................................................1
q 2-2-1 UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS.......................................................................................................2
q 2-2-2 FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................2
q 2-2-3 LEARN MACHINE SAFETY ................................................................................................................2
q 2-3-1 AVOID FALLING OBJECTS................................................................................................................3
q 2-3-2 AVOID MOVING PARTS.....................................................................................................................3
q 2-3-3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY....................................................................................................................3
q 2-3-4 WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ......................................................................................................3
q 2-4-1 PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES .......................................................................................................4
q 2-4-2 PROTECT AGAINST NOISE ..............................................................................................................4
q 2-4-3 HANDLE FUEL SAFELY - AVOID FIRES ...........................................................................................4
q 2-4-4 AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS.....................................................................................................4
q 2-5-1 PREVENT BATTERY EXPLOSIONS ..................................................................................................5
q 2-5-2 AVOID ACID BURNS ..........................................................................................................................5
q 2-5-3 BATTERY BOOSTING ........................................................................................................................5
q 2-5-4 DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY ....................................................................................................5
q 2-6-1 REMOTE RADIO PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................6
q 2-6-2 ELECTRIC WELDING .........................................................................................................................6

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The ST352 is a powerful machine designed to perform demanding tasks in the safest possible manner.
However, misuse or failure to follow the operating, maintenance or safety procedures found in the manual could
result in injury or damage.

q 2-2-1 UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS

Signal words DANGER WARNING CAUTION are
used to identify hazards. DANGER
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or WARNING
serious injury.
CAUTION
WARNING: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in death
or serious injury.

q 2-2-2 FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read all safety messages in this manual
and on your machine. Follow recommended
precautions and safe operating practices.
Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace
missing or damaged safety signs.

q 2-2-3 LEARN MACHINE SAFETY

Carefully read this manual. Learn how to operate
the machine and how to use its controls properly.
Do not let anyone operate this machine without
proper instruction.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may
impair the function and/or safety and affect machine
life.

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q 2-3-1 AVOID FALLING OBJECTS
Keep well clear of screens and conveyors in motion.

q 2-3-2 AVOID MOVING PARTS

Moving conveyors have the potential hazard of
entanglement caused by items such as loose
clothing, long hair and jewelry.

q 2-3-3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY

DO NOT attempt to lubricate moving conveyors.
DO NOT adjust or perform any maintenance when
conveyor is in motion.
If maintenance is required shut down the engine
and remove the key. Turn the battery disconnect to
the off position. Turn the Conveyor safety switch the
off position and install a lock. Only qualified and
trained personnel who are aware of the hazards of
the conveyor equipment shall be allowed to perform
maintenance.

q 2-3-4 WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Avoid loose fitting clothing that could become
tangled in machine. Always use appropriate safety
equipment and wear your personal protective
clothing.

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q 2-4-1 PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES

Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance
service, hospital, and fire department near your
telephone.

q 2-4-2 PROTECT AGAINST NOISE

Prolonged exposure to loud noises can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.
Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as
earmuffs or earplugs to protect against
objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.

q 2-4-3 HANDLE FUEL SAFELY - AVOID

FIRES

Handle fuel with care: it is highly flammable. Do not

refuel the machine while smoking or when near
open flame or sparks.
Always stop the engine before refueling the
machine. Fill fuel tank outdoors, or in well ventilated
areas.
Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of
accumulated trash, grease, and debris. Always
clean up spilled fuel.

q 2-4-4 AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the
skin causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
connections before applying pressure. Keep hands
and body away from pinholes and nozzles that eject
fluid under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard
or paper to search for leaks.
If ANY fluid is injected into the skin, it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this type injury or gangrene may result.

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Inquire on the proper way to dispose of waste from
your local environmental agency. Do not pour waste
q 2-5-1 PREVENT BATTERY EXPLOSIONS
Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and flames
away from batteries. Use a flashlight to check
battery electrolyte level.
Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or
hydrometer.
Always remove the Earth - ground (-) battery clamp
first and replace it last.
onto the ground, down a drain, or into any water
source.

q 2-5-2 AVOID ACID BURNS

Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is
strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothes,
and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.
Avoid the hazard by:
1. Filling batteries in a well ventilated area.
2. Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves.
3. Avoid breathing fumes when electrolyte is added.
4. Avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte.

q 2-5-3 BATTERY BOOSTING

Never exceed the 12-volt limit of the ST352 battery
system. Exceeding the recommended voltage will
cause sever damage to the electrical system, PLC
system and may cause the battery to explode.
Double check for the correct connections before
completing the circuit.
12 volt negative (-) ground/earth system

q 2-5-4 DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY

Improperly disposed waste can threaten the
environment and ecology. Potentially harmful waste
includes items such as oil, fuel, coolant, filters and
batteries.
Use leak proof containers when draining fluids. Do
not use food or beverage containers that may
mislead someone into drinking from them.

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q 2-6-1 REMOTE RADIO PRECAUTIONS

BLASTING: Turn off all radio functions

The use of the radio control device is strictly
forbidden during blasting operations, as it may
cause a premature explosion. The equipment must
be moved far enough away from the dangerous
area when blasting. Explosives must be prevented
from entering the equipment.

q 2-6-2 ELECTRIC WELDING

WELDING: Disconnect Battery(s), ECU before

electric welding repairs.
FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE ECU WILL CAUSE
SEVERE DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.

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