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5 SAFETY - WORKING WITH THE ATTACHMENT
WHEN DEALING WITH HYDRAULICS DURING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, OR OTHER WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT
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Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. Hydraulic leaks under pressure
may not be visible!
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If any fluid penetrates the skin, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION!!
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Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and use a sound piece of cardboard or wood when searching for hydraulic leaks.
DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS!
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Before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic hoses, read your machine or power unit’s operator’s manual for detailed
instructions on connecting and disconnecting hydraulic attachments.
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Make certain that all parts meet the specifications for this product when installing or replacing hydraulic hoses or fittings.
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After connecting hydraulic lines:
○ Slowly and carefully raise the loaders arm/s and cycle the rollback / dump cylinders to check hose clearances and to
check for any interference.
○ Operate the hydraulics on this product to ascertain forward and reverse.
○ Make certain that the hoses cannot interfere with or actuate the quick-attach mechanism.
○ Make certain that hoses will not be pinched, or get tangled, in any equipment.
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Do not lock the auxiliary hydraulics of your power unit in the “ON” position.
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Refer to your power unit’s operator’s manual and this manual for procedures and intervals, then inspect and maintain the
entire hydraulic system to insure that the fluid remains clean, that all devices function properly, and that there are no fluid
leaks.
