Read the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow
without exception.
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
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If repairs require the use of a torch or electric welder, be sure that all flammable and
combustible materials are removed.
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Do not weld or cut on any tank containing oil, fuel or their fumes or other flammable
material, or any container whose previous contents are unknown.
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Cleaning solvents should be used with care. Petroleum based solvents are flammable and
present a fire hazard. Don’t use gasoline. All solvents must be used with adequate
ventilation and their vapors should not be inhaled.
HYDRAULIC FLUID AND
EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Only adequately trained and qualified persons should work on hydraulics systems. You may be
severely injured or killed by being crushed under a falling piece of equipment. Always have
transport locks in place and frame sufficiently blocked when working on any implement.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to cause injury. Keep all
hoses and connections in good serviceable condition. Failure to heed may result in serious
personal injury or death. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure
to penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving the pressure before
disconnecting lines or performing work on the system.
Make sure hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the system. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT
BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or
goggles when working with hydraulic systems. DO NOT DELAY! If an accident occurs, see a
doctor familiar with this type of injury immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin or eyes must
be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result.
Always secure equipment with solid supports before working on or under it. Never work under
equipment supported by hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop equipment if controls are actuated or
hydraulic lines burst or pressure is lost while disconnecting lines. Either situation can drop
machinery instantly even when power to hydraulics is off. Do not attempt to disconnect a
hydraulic cylinder or hose while the system is under pressure!
Check hydraulic hoses and fittings frequently. Brush and other debris can damage hoses and
fittings. Inspect and maintain equipment daily. Loose, broken, and missing hardware can
cause equipment to not perform properly and can result in bodily injury or death.
Hydraulic systems and oil can be hot and cause burns. Before working on any system, wait
until the oil has cooled.
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