Ditch Witch Welder PR95 User Manual

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PR95 Operator’s Manual
Safety - 15
Emergency Procedures
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Emergency Procedures
Before operating any equipment, review emergency procedures and check that all safety precautions have 
been taken.  
Electric Strike Description
When working near electric cables, remember the following:
Electricity follows all paths to ground, not just path of least resistance.
Pipes, hoses, and cables will conduct electricity back to all equipment.
Low voltage current can injure or kill. Almost one-third of work-related electrocutions result from 
contact with less than 440 volts.
Most electric strikes are not noticeable, but indications of a strike include:
power outage
smoke
explosion
popping noises
arcing electricity
If any of these occur, assume an electric strike has occurred.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to stop position or push remote engine stop button.