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8. Do not use the shop press to compress a spring or any other item that
could disengage and cause a potential hazard. Never stand directly in front
of a loaded press and never leave a loaded press unattended.
9. Do not allow an untrained person to operate the press.
10. Do not use brake fluid or other improper fluid in place of hydraulic oil.
Avoid mixing different types of oil when adding hydraulic oil. Only good
quality hydraulic jack oil can be used.
11. Do not expose the press to rain, snow or inclement weather.
12. Bolt the press to the floor if it is to be used on bulky or unstable items.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY
DANGER! Seek immediate, professional medical treatment if hydraulic fluid
penetrates your skin. It may feel like a pricking or sting. Do not wait for the
appearance of symptoms. A toxic reaction will occur from the exposure.
Delay in treatment can lead to amputation or death.
Inform the medical staff that you have a hydraulic fluid penetration injury as soon as
you arrive at the medical facility. The symptoms are tissue swelling near the wound
that can burst through the skin. This follows with throbbing and numbness in the
tissue. Bring the Material Safety Data Sheet for the hydraulic fluid with you to the
medical facility.
1. Do not touch or handle hydraulic hoses or components while under
pressure. A pinpoint hole may inject hydraulic fluid into your body (See
Danger! above).
2. Hydraulic oil under pressure is hot and can burn you.
3. Hydraulic components require regular inspection. Release all pressure
from the system before you inspect it. Replace damaged hydraulic parts
with identical manufacturer's components.
4. Do not attempt makeshift repairs to a hydraulic system. Such repairs can
fail suddenly and create a hazardous condition.
5. Never exceed the hydraulic system’s load capacity (see Specifications).
6. Do not adjust the hydraulic system’s relief setting.
7. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure has sufficient force to penetrate
your clothing and skin.
