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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
GENERAL OPERATION
1.
All WARNING statements must be carefully observed to help prevent
personal injury.
2.
Wear eye protection at all times.
3.
Before operating this pump, the hose connections must be tightened
securely and leak free. Use the proper size wrenches when tightening. DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Over tightening can cause premature thread failure
or high pressure fittings to split at pressures lower than their rating.
4.
Should a hydraulic hose ever rupture, burst, or need to be disconnected,
immediately shut off the pump by shifting the foot pedal forward twice to
release pressure. Never attempt to grasp a leaking pressurized hose with
your hands. The force of escaping hydraulic fluid could cause serious
injury.
5.
Do not subject the hose to potential hazards such as fire, sharp surfaces,
extreme heat or cold or heavy impact. Do not allow the hose to kink,
twist, curl, or bend so tightly that the oil flow within the hose is blocked
or reduced. Periodically inspect the hose for wear. Any of these
conditions can cause damage to the hose and possibly result in personal
injury.
6.
Do not use the hose to move attached equipment. Stress can damage the
hose and possibly cause personal injury.
7.
Hose material and coupler seals must be compatible with the hydraulic
fluid used. Hoses also must not come in contact with corrosive materials
such as creosote-impregnated objects and some paints. NEVER paint the
hose. NEVER paint the couplers. Hose deterioration due to corrosive
materials can result in personal injury.