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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS
Always wear proper safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield when driving pins in or
out, or when any operation causes dust, flying debris, or any other hazardous mate
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rial.
WARNING! LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT
Do not work under raised booms without supporting them. Do not use support mate-
rial made of concrete blocks, logs, buckets, barrels, or any other material that could
suddenly collapse or shift positions. Make sure support material is solid, not de-
cayed, warped, twisted, or tapered. Lower booms to ground level or on blocks. Lower
booms and attachments to the ground before leaving the cab or operator’s station.
WARNING! USE CARE WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or
death. Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be visible. Before connecting or dis-
connecting hydraulic hoses, read your prime mover’s operator’s manual for detailed
instructions on connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses or fittings.
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Keep unprotected body parts, such as face, eyes, and arms as far away as
possible from a suspected leak. Flesh injected with hydraulic fluid may develop
gangrene or other permanent disabilities.
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If injured by injected fluid, see a doctor at once. If your doctor is not familiar with
this type of injury, ask him to research it immediately to determine proper treat-
ment.
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Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and use a piece of cardboard or wood
when searching for hydraulic leaks.
DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS!
SEE ILLUSTRATION.
CARDBOARD
HYDRAULIC HOSE
OR FITTING
MAGNIFYING GLASS
