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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.)
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach a
spark, open flame, or any other source of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, or clothes
dryer. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Hydraulic safety system
The hydraulic system of the machine requires careful inspection along with the mechanical
parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked, cracked, or otherwise damaged hydraulic hoses or
hydraulic components.
Hydraulic fluid can result in severe burns. Fluid in the hydraulic system can penetrate
skin and result in serious injury or death. Be sure to stop the engine and relieve hydraulic
pressure before doing any work on hydraulic parts.
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that expel hydraulic fluid when under
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks.
Ensure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the system.
Do not remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or reservoir while the machine is running. The
tank could contain hot oil under pressure, which could result in serious injury.
Do not adjust the pressure setting on the hydraulic pump or valve.
If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at once. A
typical injection injury may be a small wound that does not look serious. However, severe
infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately
by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.