SAFETY SECTION GENERAL HAZARDS Pressurized air and water
Leaking fluid, even from a pin hole leak, can pentrate the skin, causing serious injury or death. Always use cardboard or a board to check fluid leaks. If fluid penetration of the skin occurs, you must seek medical help immediately, preferably from experienced medical staff.
If released, air or water in pressurized machine systems can cause debris or hot water to be ejected. This can cause personal injury. Care must be taken when working on pressurized machine systems. Operators using pressurized air or water for cleaning purposes must wear the correct protective equipment. This includes protective clothing, shoes/ boots and goggles or face shield.
Operators using pressurized air or water for cleaning purposes must not exceed the following maximum operating pressures: Air - 205 kPa (30 psi) Water - 275 kPa (40 psi).
Fluid spillage
Residual hydraulic pressure Care must be taken to avoid fluid spillage during machine maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair. Before any possible fluid spillage can occur, a suitable container must be positioned to collect the fluid.
Refer to the Service Manual before releasing hydraulic pressure. Nonoperating hydraulic systems can retain residual hydraulic pressure. If released, this residual pressure can cause: Sudden movement of the machine or machine attachments.
Batteries
Disconnected hoses to whip. Hydraulic fluid to be sprayed, causing a personal hazard through direct contact or ingestion.
Fluid penetration
Residual hydraulic pressure must be released before any hydraulic maintenance, disconnection or component removal is done. Refer to the Service Manual before releasing hydraulic pressure. Non-operating hydraulic systems can retain residual hydraulic pressure. If not released correctly, personal injury can occur.
The electrolyte in the battery is an acid, which if contacted, can cause personal injury. Do not permit eloctrolyte to come into contact with the skin or eyes. Always wear protective glasses and, if possible gloves, when working with batteries. Wash the hands after contact with batteries and battery connectors.
