Safety
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HYDRAULIC SAFETY
Maintaining a Safe Work Environment
Establishing a safe work environment in and around your hydraulic equipment is extremely important. The easiest and most effective way to
avoid problems is to make sure associates understand their equipment, know how to operate the machines safely, and recognize the dangers if
handled carelessly. A few things to be aware of are:
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• Moisture: Do not use in wet or high moisture conditions.
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applicable, disconnect battery before serving.
• Temperature:
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